as in brittle
having a texture that readily breaks into little pieces under pressure
old, embrittled movie film that would never stand up to being run through a projector
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Adjective
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This synergy transforms dry, brittle hair into something visibly healthier and more luminous with each use.—
Meggen Harris,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025 -
Selenium: Excess selenium may cause symptoms like a metallic taste, hair loss, brittle nails, nausea, and nerve damage.—
Patricia Weiser,
Verywell Health,
23 July 2025
Adjective
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The wine features aromas of white flowers, crisp green apple, lemon zest, and Chablis’ trademark wet stone and flinty minerality.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
26 July 2025
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The Greenville chef suggests a light salting to help pull out moisture and intensify flavor and maintain the fruit’s crisp texture.—
Stacey Lastoe,
Southern Living,
25 July 2025
Adjective
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For beginners, Bravo recommends starting with short sessions and using a handle for support while your body adapts.—
Jordan Galloway,
SELF,
15 July 2025
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Along the way, people asked him to orchestrate short pieces, then conduct some sessions.—
George Bradt,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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“Embrittled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/embrittled. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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