← BackshareGuessfriable/ˈfraɪəbəl/adjectiveEasily crumbled or broken into small pieces.Friable asbestos is dangerous because it releases fibers into the air.The soil in the garden is dry and friable, perfect for planting seeds.The old brick had become friable after years of weathering.SynonymscrumblybrittlefragileAntonymsdurable