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rupture

rup·ture

UK/ˈɹʌpt͡ʃəː/ US/ˈɹʷʌ̹pt͡ʃəː/ uncommon
verb (1) noun (3)

verb

1.

separate or cause to separate abruptly

  • “The rope snapped”
  • “tear the paper”
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noun

1.

state of being torn or burst open

2.

a personal or social separation (as between opposing factions)

  • “they hoped to avoid a break in relations”
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3.

Phrases

  • modulus of rupture
  • rupture of membranes

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