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Friable

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lightnoun(physics, uncountable) Electromagnetic radiation in the wavelength range visible to the human eye (about 400–750 nanometers): visible light.
looseverb(transitive) To let loose, to free from restraints.
breakablenounAble to break or be broken.
sandynounCovered with sand.

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breakableAble to break or be broken.
looseNot fixed in place tightly or firmly.
sandyCovered with sand.
lightHaving light; bright; clear; not dark or obscure.
brittleInflexible; liable to break, snap, or shatter easily under stress, pressure, or impact; crackly.
crispSenses relating to curliness.
softEasily giving way under pressure.
fibrousContaining many fibres - referring mainly to food.
acmnoun(medicine) Initialism of all-cause mortality.
frangibleAble to be broken; breakable, fragile.
infractibleCapable of being broken or broken down.
pulverableCapable of being reduced to fine powder.
crumblable(rare) Able to crumble or be crumbled.
breaklyApt to, capable of, or tending to break; fragile; brittle.
fracturableCapable of being fractured
crackable(of a code) That can be cracked; breakable.
pulverizableAble to be pulverized.
semifriableSomewhat or partly friable.
scissileReadily cut or split.
shatterableThat can be shattered.

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