ˈbrittleness

/ ˈbrɪtəlnɪs /

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 softness

Example Sentences

The thing is, does the first perceived brittleness contribute to the second?

From BBC

It is back to that idea again: volatility and brittleness everywhere.

From BBC

Yet the breadth also gives his coalition a brittleness, with differences over the conflict in the Middle East and immigration possibly splitting the voter bloc.

From Seattle Times

However, their weakness has always been their brittleness.

From Science Daily

With increased brittleness, hair can be more sensitive to environmental factors like wind, UV light, humidity, and certain chemicals.

From National Geographic

Related Words

• frailty