breakage

noun

break·age ˈbrā-kij

: loss due to things broken

: the action or an instance of breaking

: a quantity broken

Examples of breakage in a Sentence

The pots are transported carefully to reduce the risk of breakage. The pots are transported carefully to reduce the number of breakages.

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In fact, many can contribute to hair loss and breakage. —

Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 5 Feb. 2025 Its star ingredients are rice protein, a strengthening ingredient, and hydrolyzed collagen, which may help prevent breakage and tangles. —

Sara Coughlin, SELF, 21 Jan. 2025 It's also infused with citric acid to tame frizz, enhance shine, and reduce hair breakage. —

Marci Robin, Allure, 21 Dec. 2024 Coconut oil, jojoba oil and sweet almond oil are all hydrators, which can help strengthen the hair shaft—preventing breakage—and nourish the scalp, which can improve the health and function of hair follicles. —

Eva Crouse, Flow Space, 31 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for breakage