Characteristic of asbestos in which it can
crumble easily or become powdery when
manipulated by hand, releasing particles into
the air.
Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary
friable (adjective)easily crumbled or pulverized - friable soil fragile
Merriam-Webster Online Thesaurus
friable (adjective)having a texture that readily breaks into little pieces under pressure
SYNONYMS:
brickle, brittle, crispy, crumbly, embrittled, flaky ( flakey), friable, shortRELATED WORDS:
crackly, crisped, crispened, crunchy, crusty; breakable, delicate, fragileNEAR ANTONYMS:
elastic, flexible, pliable, pliant, resilient; strong, sturdy, tough
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