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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Adjective
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This loosens the surrounding soil, creating space for brittle roots to expand without resistance.—
Rae Ford,
Martha Stewart,
17 May 2026 -
Chlorinated water increases transepidermal water loss — meaning skin literally can’t hold onto hydration as well — and chlorine oxidizes hair proteins, leaving strands brittle and prone to breakage.—
Allison Palmer,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 May 2026
Adjective
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Longoria took a more casual approach with her look, but the crisp shade made the outfit appear put-together.—
Rylee Johnston,
PEOPLE,
15 May 2026
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Creamy corn, crisp crumb topping, and melty cheese just seal the deal.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
14 May 2026
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“Embrittled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/embrittled. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
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