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friable

/ˈfɹaɪəbl̩/
adjective
  1. Easily broken into small fragments, crumbled, or reduced to powder.

  2. (of soil) Loose and large-grained in consistency.

  3. (of poisons) Likely to crumble and become airborne, thus becoming a health risk

Synonymscrumbly

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