as in brittle
having a texture that readily breaks into little pieces under pressure
that stuff's so brickle that it breaks into pieces as soon as you touch it
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Adjective
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Pebble trays are especially useful in dryer climates or during the winter, when your indoor heating can cause the air in your home to turn dry and brittle.—
Asia London Palomba,
The Spruce,
29 Apr. 2026 -
Pure ceramics are strong but brittle.—
Caitlin Kennedy,
Scientific American,
25 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The extra surface area allowed each patty to develop more browning, resulting in a delicately crisp exterior.—
Sam Stone,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
7 May 2026
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Bake in center of oven until fruit is cooked through and pastry is crisp and golden, about 40 minutes.—
Judy Bart Kancigor,
Oc Register,
7 May 2026
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“Brickle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brickle. Accessed 10 May. 2026.
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