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fragilité (de cheveux)

brittleness

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Slightly nonstoichiometric compositions are however used, to achieve a fine-grained two- or three-phase microstructure with reduced brittleness. en.wikipedia.org

If the body does not destroy the improper collagen, the relationship between the collagen fibrils and hydroxyapatite crystals to form bone is altered, causing brittleness. en.wikipedia.org

Depending upon the strength and brittleness of the hair, some may snap off rather than being pulled out. en.wikipedia.org

Up close, this process simply utilizes the plastic deformation of metal for the tool and the brittleness of the workpiece. en.wikipedia.org

Low tempering temperatures may only relieve some of the internal stresses, decreasing brittleness while maintaining a majority of the hardness. en.wikipedia.org

Stronger intermolecular interaction within the lamellae accounts for increased hardness, but also for higher brittleness. en.wikipedia.org

Its common name comes from the brittleness of its stems. en.wikipedia.org

Most emeralds are highly included, so their brittleness (resistance to breakage) is classified as generally poor. en.wikipedia.org

It may also indicate brittleness, since it depends on the stability of all the types to which it is coupled. en.wikipedia.org

Tempering is heating the steel at a lower temperature after quenching to remove the brittleness, while keeping most of the hardness. en.wikipedia.org

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