"somewhat" in inglés with examples - Collocation dictionary inglés
- These intermetallic alloys appear homogeneous in crystal structure, but tend to behave heterogeneous, becoming hard and somewhat brittle.
- Hide glue creates a somewhat brittle joint, so a strong shock will often cause a very clean break along the joint.
- The leaves grow along graceful, somewhat brittle, succulent stems that cascade over the side of the pot.
- The phosphors used in the bulbs were somewhat brittle, necessitating care in handling.
- Branches are smooth, somewhat brittle, and tend to retain a fresh green colour rather than forming a bark of dead, protective tissue.
- Crocodilian eggs are somewhat brittle, but softer than bird eggs.
- She knew very well his taste generally ran to the long, lean and, in her opinion, somewhat brittle sort of woman.
- The curtain walls were produced using a "vacuform" method, and were somewhat brittle as a result.
- Z. serrata would be a good replacement tree, too, although the wood tends to be somewhat brittle.
- It is somewhat brittle and is often cross-grained, making hand working difficult.
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