ruptures
noun
- 1
A burst, split, or break.
- 2
A social breach or break, between individuals or groups.
- 3
A break or tear in soft tissue, such as a muscle.
- 4
A failure mode in which a tough ductile material pulls apart rather than cracking.
verb
- 1
To burst, break through, or split, as under pressure.
- 2
To dehisce irregularly.
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