friable

/ˈfraɪəbəl/
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Definitions of friable
  1. adjective
    easily broken into small fragments or reduced to powder
    “friable sandstone”
    “friable carcinomatous tissue”
    “friable curds formed in the stomach”
    synonyms: crumbly
    breakable
    capable of being broken or damaged
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