fissility
fɪˈsɪlɪti
fissilities
Definition

Definition of fissility - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
material propertyTECH.quality of being able to split easilyTECH.
  • The fissility of the material made it easy to shape.
divisible
2.
geologyTECH.property of mudstones to split along layersTECH.
  • The shale's fissility was evident in its layered structure.
cleavage layering
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Images of fissility

  • fissility: property of mudstones to split along layers
    property of mudstones to split along layers

Origin of fissility

Latin, fissilis (split) + -ity (state)

Examples of fissility in a sentence

  • Due to its fissility, the wood was perfect for crafting.
  • The geologist explained the fissility of the rock during the lecture.
  • Fissility is a key factor in determining the quality of slate for roofing.

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  1. French:fissilité, ...
  2. German:Spaltbarkeit, Fissilität, ...
  3. Italian:fissilità, ...
  4. Spanish:facilidad para dividirse, divisibilidad, ...
  5. Portuguese:fissilidade, ...
  6. Chinese:可裂性, 层理性, ...
  7. Japanese:割れやすさ, 劈開性, ...
  8. Arabic:قابِلِيَّة الاِنْقِسام, اِنْفِصَامِيَّة, ...
  9. Hebrew:פִּצּוּלִיּוּת, פִיסִילִיּוּת, ...
  10. Russian:слоистость, расщепляемость, ...
  11. Ukrainian:шаруватість, розшарування, ...
  12. Hindi:फिसिलिटी, परत विभाजन, ...
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