rupturing
ˈrʌp.tʃər.ɪŋ
Definition

Definition of rupturing - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

sudden breakbreaking or bursting suddenly
  • The rupturing pipe caused a major flood in the basement.
  • The rupturing balloon startled everyone at the party.
  • Rupturing tires can be extremely dangerous on the highway.
bursting fracturing
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Origin of rupturing

Latin, rumpere (to break)

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technology
maximum pressure a container can withstand before rupturing
technology
maximum internal pressure a container or pipe can withstand before rupturing

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  1. French:brisant, ...
  2. German:platzend, ...
  3. Italian:rompente, ...
  4. Spanish:reventando, ...
  5. Portuguese:quebrando, ...
  6. Chinese:破裂的, ...
  7. Japanese:破裂する, ...
  8. Arabic:مُنْفَجِر, ...
  9. Hebrew:מִתְפּוֹצֵץ, ...
  10. Russian:лопающийся, ...
  11. Ukrainian:розривний, ...
  12. Hindi:फटता हुआ, ...
rupture
ˈrʌptʃər

Definition of rupture - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
damageburst or break in a material
  • The pipe suffered a rupture due to high pressure.
break burst fracture
2.
relationshipbreach in social or friendly relations
  • The argument led to a rupture between the two friends.
breach break split
3.
medicaltear in soft tissue like a muscle
  • He was diagnosed with a rupture in his Achilles tendon.
break split tear
4.
technologyTECH.failure mode where material pulls apartTECH.
  • The metal showed signs of rupture under stress testing.
break fracture

Verb

1.
injurytr./intr.break or burst suddenly, sometimes in a medical contexttr./intr.
  • The pipe may rupture if the pressure is too high.
burst split tear
2.
socialtr.cause a breach in relationstr.
  • The scandal ruptured their friendship.
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Expressions with rupture

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breaking of the amniotic sac during pregnancy or birth
The doctor confirmed rupture of membranes after noticing clear fluid leaking.

Origin of rupture

Latin, rumpere (to break)

Examples of rupture in a sentence

  • A rupture in the tank led to a chemical spill.
  • The rupture in their partnership was irreparable.
  • A rupture developed in the diplomatic relations between the countries.
  • The rupture required immediate medical attention.
  • A rupture in the muscle can be very painful.
  • The pipe's rupture caused a major leak.

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  1. French:rupture, se rompre, ...
  2. German:Riss, platzen, ...
  3. Italian:rottura, rompere, ...
  4. Spanish:ruptura, romperse, ...
  5. Portuguese:ruptura, romper, ...
  6. Chinese:破裂, 裂开, ...
  7. Japanese:破裂, 破裂する, ...
  8. Arabic:تَمَزُّق, اِنْفَجَرَ, ...
  9. Hebrew:קֶרַע, לְהִיקָּרֵעַ, ...
  10. Russian:разрыв, разорваться, ...
  11. Ukrainian:розрив, розірватися, ...
  12. Hindi:फटाव, फटना, ...

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