What does it mean if something is brittle?

Answer 1

: Separation of a solid accompanied by little or no macroscopic plastic deformation. Typically, brittle fracture occurs by rapid crack propagation with less expenditure of energy than for ductile fracture. :

Answer 2

most non-metals are brittle in the solid state

Answer 3

Something that is brittle is likely to break or shatter easily when subjected to pressure, stress, or impact. Materials like glass or some ceramics are examples of brittle substances.

Answer 4

true somthing that is very strongxx

Answer 5

Nonmetals tend to be brittle.

Answer 6

A brittle material breaks easily.