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Meaning of embrittlement | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C1
ɛmˈbɹɪtl̩mənt

Definitions

The process of being embrittled; loss of flexibility or elasticity of a material; the development of brittleness.

countable, uncountable

Equivalents

Deutsch Versprödung
Nederlands verbrossing

Examples

“Even if no weakening effects were noticed after one or two overheatings, the cumulative heat effects would cause embrittlement and failure after subsequent overheatings.”

CEFR level

C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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See also

embrocate embrocation Embroider Embroidered Embroiderer Embroiderers

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