frangible

Definitions

Fragile; easily broken or shattered.

Designed to break or crumble upon impact to reduce the risk of injury or damage.

Examples

The training facility uses frangible bullets that shatter upon impact to ensure the safety of the shooters.

The glass panels in the emergency exit are designed to be frangible so they can be easily broken in a crisis.

Engineers developed a frangible coupling for the pipeline that breaks cleanly during an earthquake to prevent major leaks.

Synonyms

brittle fragile breakable delicate frail crisp friable

Antonyms

durable sturdy tough resilient unbreakable strong indestructible