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Brittleness

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Noun

1. brittleness, crispiness, crispness

firm but easily broken

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Brittleness

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noun
1. 
the quality of being brittle
2. metallurgy
the tendency of a metal to break without being significantly distorted or exposed to a high level of stress
Compare toughness (sense 2), softness (sense 2)

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Brittleness

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adj. brit·tler, brit·tlest
1.
a. Likely to break, snap, or crack, as when subjected to pressure: brittle bones.
b. Easily damaged or disrupted; fragile: a brittle friendship. See Synonyms at fragile.
2.
a. Difficult to deal with; snappish: a brittle disposition.
b. Lacking warmth of feeling; cold: a reputation for being brittle and aloof.
3. Brilliantly sharp, as in percussive sound.
4.
a. Perishable.
b. Fleeting; transitory.
n.
A confection of caramelized sugar to which nuts are added: walnut brittle.

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