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How to pronounce friable

“friable” pronunciation in American, British and Australian English

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“friable” in real sentences

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  1. Because the anal tissue is very thin and friable.

    Andrew Huberman

  2. And over here in the cropland it was dry and friable.

    USDA

  3. They were very scoriaceous and friable and could easily be broken in the hand.

    The Royal Society

  4. When a clot is relatively new it appears soft and what we call friable.

    WIRED

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