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Friable: meaning, definitions and examples

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friable

 

[ หˆfraษชษ™bl ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

textural property

Friable describes a material that can easily crumble or break into smaller pieces. This term is often used in geology and soil science to characterize rocks, soils, or sediments that are not cohesive and can be easily disintegrated by pressure or abrasion. Additionally, friable substances may have poor structural integrity, which can affect their usability in various applications. It is crucial to identify friable materials in construction and environmental assessments to ensure safety and stability.

Synonyms

breakable, crumbly, flaky, fragile

Examples of usage

  • The friable soil crumbled underfoot.
  • Due to its friable nature, the rock eroded quickly.
  • He noticed that the friable chalk was easy to draw with.
  • Friable bread can be difficult to toast without making a mess.

Translations

Translations of the word "friable" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น friรกvel

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคญเค‚เค—เฅเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช brรผchig

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ rapuh

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบั€ะธั…ะบะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ kruchy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚‚ใ‚ใ„

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท friable

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ frรกgil

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kฤฑrฤฑlgan

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ถ€์„œ์ง€๊ธฐ ์‰ฌ์šด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู‡ุด

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kล™ehkรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ krehkรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ˜“็ขŽ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ krhek

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ brothรฆtt

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ าฏะณั–ั‚ั–ะปะณั–ัˆ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒ แƒฌแƒงแƒ•แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qฤฑrฤฑlฤŸan

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ frรกgil

Etymology

The term 'friable' originates from the Latin word 'friare', meaning 'to crumble' or 'to break'. It entered the English language in the early 19th century, primarily in the fields of geology and soil science. The adjective came to describe materials that are not only easily broken but also have a distinct texture that allows them to fall apart under minimal pressure. Over time, the usage of the word expanded beyond geology to include a variety of contexts, such as food and biological materials. Its application in the description of soils and rocks has significant importance, particularly in agriculture and environmental studies, where the structural characteristics of these materials can influence their behavior and usability.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #14,331, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.