embrittle

• Verbe signifiant rendre fragile ou devenir fragile, généralement utilisé dans un contexte technique ou scientifique à propos des matériaux.

A verb meaning to make or become brittle, typically used in technical or scientific contexts regarding materials.

1. Make brittleC2formal

   To cause a material to become hard and fragile, losing its flexibility or toughness.

   Rendre cassant (fragiliser)

   • Exposure to extreme cold can embrittle certain metals.
   • The chemical process can embrittle the plastic over time.
   • Prolonged radiation may embrittle the structural components.

   Synonymesbrittle

   Antonymestoughen