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brittling

UK
/ˈbrɪtlɪŋ/
US
/ˈbrɪtlɪŋ/

Translations

brittlingnoun
The brittling of the metal was evident after years of exposure to harsh weather conditions.
La fragilisation du métal était évidente après des années d’exposition à des conditions météorologiques difficiles.
Synonyms
embrittlement
brittleness
fragility
frailty
weakening
brittlinggerund / present participle
UK
/ˈbrɪtlɪŋ/
US
/ˈbrɪtlɪŋ/
fragilisantEn science des matériaux, indique un matériau en train de perdre sa ductilité.
The brittling steel showed fine surface cracks under microscopic examination.
L’acier fragilisant présentait de fines fissures de surface lors de l’examen microscopique.
Synonyms
becoming brittle
making brittle
brittle
fragile
friable
crumbly
cracking
splintering
breakable
snap-prone

Definitions

brittlingnoun
The process of making something brittle or the state of being brittle.
The brittling of the metal was evident after years of exposure to harsh weather conditions.
brittlinggerund / present participle
Undergoing or causing the process of becoming brittle; in the process of losing ductility.
The brittling steel showed fine surface cracks under microscopic examination.
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