The repeated freeze-thaw cycles were embrittling the antique wooden beams, making them crack under slight pressure.

The embrittlement of the pipeline after years of exposure to cold and stress led to multiple cracks.

Exposure to radiation embrittles the alloy, reducing its ability to withstand stress.

Over many winters, repeated freeze-thaw cycles can embrittle the highway's asphalt, leading to potholes.

The constant exposure to saltwater embrittled the ship's hull.

The engineer documented several embrittlements in the pipeline after years of exposure to corrosive chemicals.

During the pickling process, engineers found that hydrogen embrittlement was causing unexpected fractures in the steel components.