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/ɛmˈbɹɪtl̩mənt/ · noun
The process of being embrittled; loss of flexibility or elasticity of a material; the development of brittleness..
Even if no weakening effects were noticed after one or two overheatings, the cumulative heat effects would cause embrittlement and failure after subsequent overheatings.
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Embrittlement means The process of being embrittled; loss of flexibility or elasticity of a material; the development of brittleness..
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Even if no weakening effects were noticed after one or two overheatings, the cumulative heat effects would cause embrittlement and failure after subsequent overheatings.
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