fragilising
Fragilising is the process of making something more fragile or vulnerable; it is the verb form of fragilisation. The term is used in both technical and policy contexts to describe a shift toward increased fragility in objects, systems, or institutions.
Etymology and usage notes: fragilising derives from the adjective fragile, with the noun-form fragilisation and the
Contexts and meanings: In materials science and engineering, fragilising refers to mechanisms that reduce a material’s
Measurement and implications: Because fragility is highly context-dependent, fragilising is often discussed qualitatively and in relation
See also: fragility, resilience, embrittlement, brittleness.