Embrittlement

//ɛmˈbɹɪtl̩mənt//

Word Type

Noun

The word "embrittlement" can be used as a noun.

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Coordinate Terms

cracking crazing hardening stiffening

Derived Terms

hydrogen embrittlement

Derived From

Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

damage degradation weakening

Related Terms

Related Terms

elasticity embrittle flexibility

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