frangible

/ˈfrændʒəbəl/
adjective
  1. Easily broken or shattered; fragile.
    • The frangible material was used for the car's side mirrors to reduce injury in accidents.
    • Handle these frangible ornaments with care—they are very old.
    • The frangible nature of the chalk made it perfect for writing on the blackboard.
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