embrittled

as in brittle
having a texture that readily breaks into little pieces under pressure old, embrittled movie film that would never stand up to being run through a projector

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Adjective
  • Companies that once minted money selling baby formula to feed a baby boom are now making shakes with calcium and selenium for older adults with brittle bones.
    Alexandra Stevenson, New York Times, 17 Jan. 2025
  • Unlike what many American children have been taught in schools, astronauts don’t actually eat that stuff, partly because the brittle crumbs could fly everywhere in space.
    Regina Kim, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • Whatever the style, a relaxed coastal flair is prized among the most beloved Hamptons properties, and this $19 million spread in Bridgehampton seamlessly blends timeless, traditional architecture with modern materials and crisp styling.
    Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 27 Jan. 2025
  • Photographed by Shina Peng Around the world, preparations are currently underway for the Lunar New Year—whether that’s adding the final splash of sesame oil to a dumpling filling, or stuffing red envelopes with wads of crisp cash.
    Ingu Chen, Vogue, 27 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • He is described as 5 feet 7 inches tall and about 210 pounds with short black hair and brown eyes.
    Elizabeth Keogh, New York Daily News, 28 Jan. 2025
  • Their video ends with a short clip of the two dogs, tuckered out after playing in the garden, asleep side-by-side in the house.
    Barbara A. Perry, Newsweek, 28 Jan. 2025
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“Embrittled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/embrittled. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.

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