Disintegrable: meaning, definitions and examples

Refers to something that can be broken down into smaller parts or pieces, often over time or under specific conditions.

• The old building was disintegrable after years of neglect
• Some ancient artifacts are disintegrable and need careful preservation

Used to describe objects that can be broken easily, often physically fragile items such as glass or porcelain.

• Be careful with those plates; they're very breakable
• The antique vase is beautiful but quite breakable

Typically used in a scientific or environmental context to describe materials that can break down into simpler substances, often through biological processes.

• These food scraps are decomposable and can be added to the compost
• The scientists studied how quickly the material is decomposable under different conditions

Describes a substance that can be dissolved in a liquid, commonly water, often used with chemicals or medications.

• This medicine is dissolvable in water for easier consumption
• Sugar is dissolvable in hot coffee