Embrittlement
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ɛmˈbɹɪtl̩mənt/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Embrittlement is a noun meaning The process of being embrittled; loss of flexibility or elasticity of a material; the development of brittleness.
Meaning
The process of being embrittled; loss of flexibility or elasticity of a material; the development of brittleness.
Example Sentences
Even if no weakening effects were noticed after one or two overheatings, the cumulative heat effects would cause embrittlement and failure after subsequent overheatings.
Word Forms
- embrittlements
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include brittleness, brickleness, fragilization, brittility, frailty, fragility.
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