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.
Origin of rupturing
Latin, rumpere (to break)
Terms with rupturing included in their meaning
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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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- French:brisant, ...
- German:platzend, ...
- Italian:rompente, ...
- Spanish:reventando, ...
- Portuguese:quebrando, ...
- Chinese:破裂的, ...
- Japanese:破裂する, ...
- Arabic:مُنْفَجِر, ...
- Hebrew:מִתְפּוֹצֵץ, ...
- Russian:лопающийся, ...
- Ukrainian:розривний, ...
- Hindi:फटता हुआ, ...
Definition of rupture - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
damageburst or break in a material
- The pipe suffered a rupture due to high pressure.
2.
relationshipbreach in social or friendly relations
- The argument led to a rupture between the two friends.
3.
medicaltear in soft tissue like a muscle
- He was diagnosed with a rupture in his Achilles tendon.
4.
technologyTECH. failure mode where material pulls apartTECH.
- The metal showed signs of rupture under stress testing.
Verb
1.
injurytr./intr. break or burst suddenly, sometimes in a medical contexttr./intr.
- The pipe may rupture if the pressure is too high.
2.
socialtr. cause a breach in relationstr.
- The scandal ruptured their friendship.
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.
Engineers examined the rupture for material flaws. The tendon could rupture during the intense weightlifting session. If the appendix ruptures, emergency surgery is required. The dispute ruptured ties between the two communities. A careless remark can rupture a long-standing partnership.
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- French:rupture, se rompre, ...
- German:Riss, platzen, ...
- Italian:rottura, rompere, ...
- Spanish:ruptura, romperse, ...
- Portuguese:ruptura, romper, ...
- Chinese:破裂, 裂开, ...
- Japanese:破裂, 破裂する, ...
- Arabic:تَمَزُّق, اِنْفَجَرَ, ...
- Hebrew:קֶרַע, לְהִיקָּרֵעַ, ...
- Russian:разрыв, разорваться, ...
- Ukrainian:розрив, розірватися, ...
- Hindi:फटाव, फटना, ...
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