FRIABLE


Meaning of FRIABLE in English

fri ‧ a ‧ ble /ˈfraɪəb ə l/ BrE AmE adjective technical

[ Date: 1500-1600 ; Language: French ; Origin: Latin friare 'to break into very small pieces' ]

friable rocks or soil are easily broken into very small pieces or into powder

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