breakage

noun

break·age ˈbrā-kij

: loss due to things broken

: the action or an instance of breaking

: a quantity broken

Examples of breakage in a Sentence

The pots are transported carefully to reduce the risk of breakage. The pots are transported carefully to reduce the number of breakages.

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This oil is chock-full of nourishing hair ingredients like moringa seed oil and prickly pear that work to add shine, calm frizz, and prevent breakage. —

Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 20 Nov. 2024 Breakage Improper software rollouts also lead to potential breakage across devices and experiences. —

Yadhu Gopalan, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2024 In recent weeks, social media users have claimed the brand’s products caused significant hair damage, including severe dryness, breakage, and even loss. —

Jasmine Browley, Allure, 18 Sep. 2024 Many are created in order to address a concern (dandruff, breakage, brittleness) or to work most effectively for a specific hair type (4C curls, wavy hair, gray hair). —

Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 26 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for breakage