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embrittled

adjective

as in brittle
having a texture that readily breaks into little pieces under pressure old, embrittled movie film that would never stand up to being run through a projector

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  1. brittle
  2. crisp
Adjective
  • With nearly 8,000 five-star Amazon ratings, this popular hair mask has ceramides and a repair concentrate to strengthen weak, brittle hair and support healthy growth.
    — Kim Grundy, InStyle, 25 Sep. 2026
  • VCs rush to invest in osteoporosis drugs Developing drugs for brittle bones has long been a difficult endeavor, due to safety concerns and regulatory barriers.
    — Elaine Chen, STAT, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of brittle
Adjective
  • The silverware and crisp cotton napkins are paired with cheerful local ceramic tableware.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Sep. 2026
  • Heels completed the look, with glam including dark touches to contrast the crisp white of Cameron’s bridal suit moment.
    — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of crisp
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“Embrittled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/embrittled. Accessed 29 Sep. 2026.

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