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Etymology

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From un- +‎ friable.

Adjective

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unfriable (comparative more unfriable, superlative most unfriable)

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

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