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breaking points

/ˈbɹeɪkɪŋ pɔɪnts/

Meanings
noun
The point at which the increasing strain in a material causes it to break.

Examples :

"The old rope was frayed, and we knew it was nearing its breaking points, so we replaced it before trying to lift anything heavy. "
material physics

Related Words

Illustration replaced

replaced verb

/ɹɪˈpleɪst/

To restore to a former place, position, condition, etc.; to put back

"After I finished reading the book, I replaced it on the shelf. "

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breaking verb

/ˈbɹeɪkɪŋ/

To separate into two or more pieces, to fracture or crack, by a process that cannot easily be reversed for reassembly.

"If the vase falls to the floor, it might break."

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anything noun

/ˈɛ.nə.θɪŋ/ /ˈæ.ni.θɪŋ/ /ˈɛ.ni.θɪŋ/ /ˈɛn.i.θɪŋ/

Someone or something of importance.

"My daughter's success in school is anything I'm proud of. "

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constant noun

/ˈkɒnstənt/ /ˈkɑnstənt/

That which is permanent or invariable.

"The constant noise from the construction site made it hard to concentrate on my homework. "

Illustration pressures

pressures noun

/ˈpreʃərz/ /ˈpreʃɚz/

A pressing; a force applied to a surface.

"Apply pressure to the wound to stop the bleeding."

Illustration overtime

overtime noun

/ˈoʊvɚˌtaɪm/

Working time outside of one's regular hours.

"Workers are usually paid extra for working overtime."

Illustration stresses

stresses noun

/ˈstresɪz/ /strɛsɪz/

(Cause of) discomfort.

"The stresses of a new job can sometimes cause headaches. "

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material noun

/məˈtɪəɹɪəl/ /məˈtɪɹi.əl/

Matter which may be shaped or manipulated, particularly in making something.

"Asphalt, composed of oil and sand, is a widely used material for roads."

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resignations noun

/ˌrɛzɪɡˈneɪʃənz/

The act of resigning.

"The company announced several resignations after the new management changes. "

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descends verb

/dɪˈsɛndz/ /diˈsɛndz/

To pass from a higher to a lower place; to move downwards; to come or go down in any way, for example by falling, flowing, walking, climbing etc.

"The rain descended, and the floods came."

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increasing verb

/ɪnˈkɹiːsɪŋ/

(of a quantity, etc.) To become larger or greater.

"His rage only increased when I told him of the lost money."

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succumbs verb

/səˈkʌmz/

To yield to an overpowering force or overwhelming desire.

"Thai culture as in many other Asian cultures, is succumbing to the influence of westernization."