friability
/,fraiə'biliti/ Cách viết khác : (friableness) /'fraiəblnis/
Definition
Noun: The quality or state of being easily crumbled, reduced to powder, or broken into small fragments. It describes a material's tendency to disintegrate under pressure or abrasion.
Usage
"Friability" is a technical term used primarily in scientific, medical, and industrial contexts to describe the physical property of a substance. It is an uncountable noun.
Examples
- The friability of the ancient parchment made it impossible to handle without causing damage.
- Soil scientists measure the friability of soil to assess its suitability for planting.
- The friability of the tablet was tested to ensure it would dissolve correctly.
Advanced Usage
- In Medicine/Pharmacy: Used to describe the tendency of a tablet or pill to crumble, which is a critical quality control parameter.
- In Geology/Soil Science: Describes how easily a rock or soil can be broken apart.
Variants and Related Words
- Friable (adjective): Easily crumbled or pulverized.
- Friableness (noun): A less common synonym for friability.
Synonyms
- Crumbiness: The quality of being crumbly.
- Pulverizability: The capability of being reduced to powder.
- Brittleness: The quality of being hard but liable to break or shatter easily (similar, but often implies a clean break rather than crumbling).
Antonyms
- Ductility: The ability of a material to undergo deformation without breaking.
- Malleability: The ability of a material to be shaped or formed without cracking.
- Toughness: The ability of a material to absorb energy and plastically deform without fracturing.
Noun
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excessive breakableness
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