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What does embrittle mean?

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Verb
  1. To become or make brittle.
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However, these coatings where the concentration of active HALS drops to zero at the surface are known to rapidly photooxidize and embrittle.
The galvanized parts are heated to a temperature sufficient to embrittle the coating which is then removed by abrasion.
It should however be noted that excessive treatment can embrittle the substrate or even destroy the superficial coating.
Above that, they will embrittle and cease to function as intended.
After use and disposal, exposure to UV light, heat, and moisture makes the caps embrittle and break down into small pieces.
Hydrogen is a concern in metallurgy as it can embrittle many metals, complicating the design of pipelines and storage tanks.

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