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brittling

UK
/ˈbrɪtlɪŋ/
US
/ˈbrɪtlɪŋ/

Translations

brittlingnoun
The brittling of fish was a common preservation method.
Соление рыбы было обычным методом консервации.
The brittling process involves adding salt to the fish.
Процесс засолки включает добавление соли к рыбе.
Synonyms
brittleness
fragility
frailty
weakening
embrittlement
brittlinggerund / present participle
UK
/ˈbrɪtlɪŋ/
US
/ˈbrɪtlɪŋ/
Synonyms
snap-prone
breakable
splintering
cracking
crumbly
friable
fragile
brittle
making brittle
becoming brittle

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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