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I . brittle [ˈbrɪtl, Am ˈbrɪt̬-] ADJ

1. brittle (fragile):

brittle

brittle

хру́пкий

2. brittle (irritable):

brittle

чувстви́тельный

brittle

легкораздражи́мый

II . brittle [ˈbrɪtl, Am ˈbrɪt̬-] N

brittle

оре́ховый ледене́ц m

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In particular, brittle materials can be toughened by including compressive residual stress, as in the case for toughened glass and pre-stressed concrete. en.wikipedia.org

A brittle material will break before it yields. en.wikipedia.org

Whether polonium is ductile or brittle is unclear. en.wikipedia.org

At hydrogen concentrations above the solubility limit, brittle hydrides are precipitated on slip planes and cause severe embrittlement. en.wikipedia.org

All these materials are hard, brittle, dark-gray solids with the hardness increasing with the boron content. en.wikipedia.org

It is brittle and breaks into hollow, thin segments which are said to resemble napkin rings, hence its common name, the napkinring buckwheat. en.wikipedia.org

This species has an erect caespitose growth form, and is sometimes referred to as the brittle lichen. en.wikipedia.org

Over time, this constant flexing causes the brittle oil paint to crack. en.wikipedia.org

The shell of this species is sometimes quite colorful, and it is also thin and brittle. en.wikipedia.org

The nails are opalescent and frequently are brittle and split at the free margin. en.wikipedia.org

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