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friable

adjective

/ˈfraɪəbl/

Meaning

Easily crumbled or reduced to powder.

The old brick wall was friable and broke apart at a touch.

crumbly, brittle, fragile, powdery, weak

solid, firm, durable

friable rock, friable soil, friable material, friable substance

lacking a sense of responsibility; careless

having no connection or relationship; not connected by family ties

Of an unhealthy yellow or pale brown color, often referring to skin.

highly appropriate or relevant to what is being discussed

Giving a sign or warning that something, often bad or serious, is going to happen; or overly solemn...

Relating to charity; dependent on or supported by charity.