nonfriability

English

Alternative forms

Etymology

From non- +‎ friability.

Noun

nonfriability (uncountable)

  1. (rare) The state of being nonfriable.
    Antonym: friability
    • 1907, Alfred P. Lee, Thomas Bromwell Welch, Wilbur F. Litch (editors), “Questions and Answers”, in Dental Brief, An American Journal of Dental Science, Art and Literature‎[1], volume 12:
      It was claimed that the natural color of the enamel would be assumed in from a few days to a week or more, the natural color of the tooth would be restored, and that considerable strength was obtained, owing to the nonfriability of the enamel.
    • 1978, Raymond Benedict Seymour (editor), Additives For Plastics, page 80:
      This gives whiskers a degree of toughness and nonfriability not found in any other reinforcements.
    • 1990, Society of Plastics Engineers, Technical Conference, Advancements in Materials for Polymer Composites and Special Topics, page 53:
      of about 3 percent, and an exceptionally high degree of toughness and nonfriability -- along with greater abrasion resistance than any other fiber on the market today.
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