These intermetallic alloys appear homogeneous in crystal structure, but tend to behave heterogeneous, becoming hard and somewhat brittle.

Hide glue creates a somewhat brittle joint, so a strong shock will often cause a very clean break along the joint.

The leaves grow along graceful, somewhat brittle, succulent stems that cascade over the side of the pot.

The phosphors used in the bulbs were somewhat brittle, necessitating care in handling.

Branches are smooth, somewhat brittle, and tend to retain a fresh green colour rather than forming a bark of dead, protective tissue.

Crocodilian eggs are somewhat brittle, but softer than bird eggs.

She knew very well his taste generally ran to the long, lean and, in her opinion, somewhat brittle sort of woman.

The curtain walls were produced using a "vacuform" method, and were somewhat brittle as a result.

Z. serrata would be a good replacement tree, too, although the wood tends to be somewhat brittle.

It is somewhat brittle and is often cross-grained, making hand working difficult.