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unfriable

unfriable adjective: not friable.

Adjective

unfriable (comparative more unfriable, superlative most unfriable)

  1. Not friable.
    • The smooth surface, the elastic and unfriable nature of cartilage, render it of all substances the properest for the place and purpose.1802, William Paley, Natural Theology
    • If smaller milling equipment is used for prolonged time, residual material from the void areas may harden and agglomerate into unfriable particles.2009, Jack Zheng, Formulation and Analytical Development for Low-Dose Oral Drug Products

Forms of unfriable

comparativemore unfriable
superlativemost unfriable

Origin of unfriable

From un- + friable.

Questions about unfriable

What does unfriable mean?
Unfriable means not friable.
What part of speech is unfriable?
Unfriable is an adjective.

Words near unfriable in the dictionary

  1. unfret
  2. unfretful
  3. unfrets
  4. unfretted
  5. unfretting
  6. unfriable
  7. unfriarlike
  8. unfried
  9. unfriend
  10. unfriendable
  11. unfriended

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