nonfriability

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noun

The state of being nonfriable.

Opposite
Scrabble 21

Meanings

nounnonfriability (uncountable)

alternative non-friability

  1. rareuncountableThe state of being nonfriable.

    This gives whiskers a degree of toughness and nonfriability not found in any other reinforcements.

    1978, Raymond Benedict Seymour (editor), Additives For Plastics, page 80
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    It was claimed that the natural color of the enamel would be assumed in from a few days to a week or more, the natural color of the tooth would be restored, and that considerable strength was obtained, owing to the nonfriability of the enamel.

    1907, Alfred P. Lee, Thomas Bromwell Welch, Wilbur F. Litch (editors), “Questions and Answers”, in Dental Brief, An American Journal of Dental Science, Art and Literature, volume 12

    of about 3 percent, and an exceptionally high degree of toughness and nonfriability -- along with greater abrasion resistance than any other fiber on the market today.

    1990, Society of Plastics Engineers, Technical Conference, Advancements in Materials for Polymer Composites and Special Topics, page 53

    Antonyms: friability

Synonyms & antonyms

nounThe state of being nonfriable.

Opposite

Origin

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