Rupture
/rˈʌptʃər/
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Definition
(noun) A burst, split, or break.
Sentence Examples
Rupture stress is much higher in the case of metals as it is for plastics.
After extensively studying the quake and its aftermath, scientists say the rupture is unprecedented.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The surgeon repaired the ____ in the patient's appendix before it caused further damage.