Definition of "frangible" [fran•gi•ble]

• Capable of being broken; breakable. See Synonyms at fragile. (adjective)

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• "It is a place so tranquil, so steeped in frangible scenes of beauty, it defies the popular cobwebs of conflict that seem not so long ago."
• "DOLAN: Well, first of all, if you're using a conventional projectile, which -- now we have what's what are called frangible bullets, which will not penetrate the fuselage."
• "The guns have special kind of frangible bullets that are designed not to pierce the skin of an airplane."