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friable

adjective

Easily broken into small fragments or reduced to powder

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Word Facts

Word length
7
Starts with
F
Ends with
E
Contains
RI
Scrabble score
12

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Pronunciation

ˈfɹaɪəbl̩

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adjective

  1. Easily broken into small fragments or reduced to powder

    “Friable sandstone”

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Example Sentences

Friable sandstone
Friable carcinomatous tissue
Friable curds formed in the stomach
Crumbly cookies

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