bröckelige

Bröckelige is a descriptive term used in Swedish and related Germanic languages to denote a texture or structure that crumbles easily into small pieces. The core idea is a lack of cohesion or moisture loss that causes a material to break apart under slight force. The term is closely linked to the English word “crumbly” and the concept of friability.

Usage and contexts include geology, materials science, food, and construction. In geology or soil science, bröckelige materials such as friable rocks or soils crumble when subjected to minor pressure or handling. In culinary contexts, foods described as bröckelige have a crumbly texture that breaks apart easily when chewed or bitten. In construction or restoration, old plaster, dried concrete, or weathered surfaces may be described as bröckelige because they disintegrate into small pieces.

Etymology and related terms: The word derives from Germanic roots associated with breaking apart, and cognate forms appear in related languages, including Swedish bröcklig/bröckliga and German bröckelig/bröckeln. Related concepts include bräcklig (fragile) and smulig (crumbly) in various Germanic languages.

See also: crumbly, friable, brittle.