Meaning of embrittlement | Babel Free
/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.
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.