friable — easily crumbled or reduced to powder; fragile and breakable
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: easily crumbled or reduced to powder; fragile and breakable
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈfraɪəbl/
Korean meaning: 쉽게 부서지거나 가루가 되는; 부스러지기 쉬운
Korean pronunciation: **프라**이어블
Example Sentences
- My grandmother's 100-year-old cookie recipe book is so friable that turning a page feels like defusing a bomb.
- The archaeologist carefully excavated the friable pottery fragments from the ancient site.
- His diet was so bad that his bones became as friable as stale crackers.
friable
ADJECTIVE//ˈfraɪəbl//
easily crumbled or reduced to powder; fragile and breakable
a baker gently touches an overbaked cookie that immediately starts breaking apart. Small pieces and crumbs fall from her fingers onto the counter below. The cookie continues fragmenting into powder and tiny bits with the slightest pressure. More cookies on the tray behind her show similar cracks and crumbling edges. A young apprentice watches with concern as the fragile baked goods disintegrate. material that is easily crumbled or reduced to powder
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'friabilis' meaning 'easily crumbled,' derived from 'friare' meaning 'to rub' or 'to crumble.' Picture ancient Romans rubbing grain between their hands to turn it into powder.
🎵Rhyme
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📝Examples
“My grandmother's 100-year-old cookie recipe book is so friable that turning a page feels like defusing a bomb.”
“The archaeologist carefully excavated the friable pottery fragments from the ancient site.”
“His diet was so bad that his bones became as friable as stale crackers.”
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