quebrabilidade

[keh-brah-bee-lee-DAH-dee]
nounfemininepl: quebrabilidades
breakability; brittleness; fragility
1. the quality or state of being capable of being broken; susceptibility to breaking
The quebrabilidade of glass makes it unsuitable for outdoor equipment.
A quebrabilidade do vidro o torna inadequado para equipamentos ao ar livre.
2. in materials science, the tendency of a material to fracture under stress without significant plastic deformation
Engineers must consider the quebrabilidade of ceramic materials in their designs.
Os engenheiros devem considerar a quebrabilidade dos materiais cerâmicos em seus projetos.
This is a technical and formal term primarily used in Brazilian Portuguese in engineering, materials science, and industrial contexts. It is rarely used in everyday conversation and is more prevalent in academic and professional settings. The concept is important in Brazilian manufacturing and quality control industries.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
fragilidadebrittlenessquebradiçofriabilidadedelicadeza
Antonyms / Antônimos
resistênciadurabilidadesolideztenacidadeinquebrabilidade

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
quebrabilidade
standard term used in technical and scientific contexts
São Paulo
quebrabilidade
commonly used in industrial and engineering discourse
Portugal
fragilidade; facilidade de ruptura
less commonly used; Portuguese speakers prefer fragilidade

Related Words

quebrarquebradiçoquebraquebradoquebrávelfragilidadefrágil

Related Idioms & Phrases

ter quebrabilidade
aumentar a quebrabilidade
reduzir a quebrabilidade
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