embrittle

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To become brittle.
  2. To make (something) brittle.

Pronunciation

en-us-embrittle.ogg

Word forms

embrittle embrittles embrittling embrittled

Etymology

From em- + brittle.

Synonyms

Derived words

Translations

German: erspröden lassen
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