FRIABLE


Meaning of FRIABLE in English

[ 'frʌɪəb(ə)l ]

■ adjective easily crumbled.

Derivatives

friability noun

~ness noun

Origin

C16: from Fr., or from L. friabilis , from friare 'to crumble'.

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