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cleavable

/ˈkliː.və.bəl/

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adjective

formalcommontechnicalobsolete/ˈkliː.və.bəl/

An obsolete adjective meaning capable of being split or divided, especially along natural lines of separation.

  • 🇷🇺Устаревшее прилагательное, означающее способный быть расщеплённым или разделённым, особенно по естественным линиям разделения.
  1. Capable of being split or divided C1 formal

    Describes a material or substance that can be split, separated, or divided along natural lines or planes.

    • The mineral is cleavable along its crystal planes.
    • Some rocks are more cleavable than others, making them easier to quarry.
    • The wood was cleavable with a sharp axe.

    🇷🇺Расщепляемый

    Synonyms: divisiblefissilepartibleseparable

    Antonyms: indivisibleinseparableunbreakable

  • more cleavable comparative form
  • most cleavable superlative form