friable

ˈfraɪəbl̩
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Translation of friable into German

Adjective

1.

fragile

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easily broken into small pieces or powder
TECH.
  • The old book's pages were friable and delicate.Die Seiten des alten Buches waren brüchig und zart.
2.

hazardous

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likely to crumble and become airborne
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bröckelig zerbrechlich
  • The friable asbestos posed a serious health risk.Der bröckelige Asbest stellte ein ernstes Gesundheitsrisiko dar.
3.

soil

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loose and large-grained in consistency
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krümelig bröckelig
  • The gardener preferred friable soil for planting.Der Gärtner bevorzugte krümeligen Boden zum Pflanzen.
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Synonyms and analogies of friable in English

Examples of friable in a sentence

  • Friable materials require careful handling during transport.
  • The friable paint on the old walls was dangerous.
  • Workers wore masks to avoid inhaling friable dust.
  • Farmers often seek friable soil for better crop yield.
  • The friable soil crumbled easily in his hands.

Translations of "friable" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Adjective
brüchigadj.

The rocks in the riverbed were friable, crumbling with the slightest pressure.

Die Steine im Flussbett waren brüchig und zerfielen bei dem geringsten Druck.

mürbeadj.

That friable cake was perfect for layering, easily combining flavors.

Dieser mürbe Kuchen war perfekt zum Schichten und ermöglichte eine einfache Kombination von Aromen.

lockereadj.

The easy, friable earth requires more frequent watering, than heavy.

Die leichte, lockere Erde braucht das häufigere Begießen, als schwer.

bröckeligeradj.

Best for climbing roses friable loamy soil is suitable.

Am besten zum Klettern von Rosen geeignet ist bröckeliger Lehmboden.

zerbrechlichadj.

It is a fragile material: the granules are friable and break up over time, reducing porosity and aeration.

Perlite ist zerbrechlich. Da die Körner zerbrechlich sind, zerfallen sie mit der Zeit, was Porosität und Belüftung reduziert.

spröde

The old brick was friable and shattered easily when pressure was applied.

Der alte Ziegel war spröde und zerbrach leicht, wenn Druck ausgeübt wurde.

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Other translations for friable:

  • zerreibbaradj.
  • bröseligadj.
  • krümeligadj.

friable: Examples and translations in context

It grows well in fertile friable loam and sandy loam soils.

Er wächst gut in fruchtbaren brüchigen Lehm und sandigen Lehmböden.

After years of neglect, the friable concrete broke apart during the storm.

Nach Jahren der Vernachlässigung brach der brüchige Beton während des Sturms auseinander.

That such a beautiful wall can be so friable...

Dass eine so toll aussehende Wand so brüchig sein kann...

The track is more friable but is never dangerous.

Der Weg wird hier etwas brüchig aber niemals gefährlich.

The taste is velvety, the rosy appearance and the friable consistency.

Der Geschmack ist samtig, die rosige Erscheinung und die brüchige Konsistenz.

For example, different friable products, can be stored when customised pallet is used.

Verschiedene brüchige Produkte können zum Beispiel auf angepassten Paletten gelagert werden.

It is also very difficult to remove friable stains from such material.

Es ist auch sehr schwierig, brüchige Flecken von einem solchen Material zu entfernen.

She noticed the friable edges of the aged paper, warning her to handle it carefully.

Sie bemerkte die brüchigen Ränder des alten Papiers und wusste, dass sie es vorsichtig behandeln musste.

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