Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
friable
Adjective
/ˈfraɪ.ə.bəl/
Definition
Easily crumbled or reduced to powder.
Examples
- The friable soil in the garden allows for easy planting of new seeds.
- When heated, the friable rock crumbled into a fine dust.
Meaning
Friable describes a material or substance that can be easily broken apart or disintegrated into smaller pieces. It often refers to soils or minerals that are not compacted.
Synonyms
- Crumbly
- Loose
- Breakable
- Powdery
- Fragile
