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Synonyms for friable

Adjective

1. friable, breakable (vs. unbreakable)
usage: easily broken into small fragments or reduced to powder; "friable sandstone"; "friable carcinomatous tissue"; "friable curds formed in the stomach"
2. friable, light, sandy, loose (vs. compact)
usage: (used of soil) loose and large-grained in consistency; "light sandy soil"
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