C1 noun Formal

subfractate

/sʌbˈfrækteɪt/

A subfractate is a secondary or minor division within a larger fracture, typically referring to a microscopic or subsidiary crack in geological or material structures. It describes the state of a substance that has undergone partial fragmentation without completely separating from the main body.

Ejemplos

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I noticed a tiny subfractate in the ceramic vase, though it didn't look like it would break yet.

I noticed a tiny minor crack in the ceramic vase, though it didn't look like it would break yet.

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The geological survey identified a subfractate within the primary fault line, indicating internal stress.

The geological survey identified a secondary fracture within the primary fault line, indicating internal stress.

3

My phone screen has this weird subfractate that you can only see when the light hits it right.

My phone screen has this weird minor crack that you can only see when the light hits it right.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
subfractate
Verb
subfractate
Adverbio
subfractately
Adjetivo
subfractated
Relacionado
subfraction
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Truco para recordar

Break the word down: 'Sub' (under/minor) + 'Fract' (break) + 'ate' (result/state). Think of a 'sub-fracture'.

Quiz rápido

The engineer's report highlighted a ______ in the support beam that was not visible to the naked eye.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: subfractate

Ejemplos

1

I noticed a tiny subfractate in the ceramic vase, though it didn't look like it would break yet.

everyday

I noticed a tiny minor crack in the ceramic vase, though it didn't look like it would break yet.

2

The geological survey identified a subfractate within the primary fault line, indicating internal stress.

formal

The geological survey identified a secondary fracture within the primary fault line, indicating internal stress.

3

My phone screen has this weird subfractate that you can only see when the light hits it right.

informal

My phone screen has this weird minor crack that you can only see when the light hits it right.

4

Quantitative analysis of the crystalline structure revealed a significant subfractate that compromised the sample's integrity.

academic

Quantitative analysis of the crystalline structure revealed a significant secondary fracture that compromised the sample's integrity.

5

The quality control report noted a subfractate in the recent batch of tempered glass, requiring a recall.

business

The quality control report noted a minor structural break in the recent batch of tempered glass, requiring a recall.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
subfractate
Verb
subfractate
Adverbio
subfractately
Adjetivo
subfractated
Relacionado
subfraction

Colocaciones comunes

observable subfractate a minor fracture that can be seen
microscopic subfractate a fracture too small to see without a microscope
structural subfractate a secondary break affecting the build of an object
detect a subfractate to find a minor crack
primary subfractate the main secondary crack in a group

Frases Comunes

at the subfractate level

referring to very small structural breaks

incipient subfractate

a minor crack that is just beginning to form

propagation of the subfractate

the spreading of a minor fracture

Se confunde a menudo con

subfractate vs fracture

A fracture is a general term for any break, while a subfractate is specifically a secondary or minor division within that break.

subfractate vs substrate

A substrate is an underlying layer or substance, whereas a subfractate is a type of structural failure.

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Notas de uso

The term is primarily used in technical, geological, and engineering contexts. It emphasizes that the break is subsidiary to a larger, more significant fracture.

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Errores comunes

Learners may use 'subfractate' to describe a large, obvious break. It should only be used for minor or secondary cracks.

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Truco para recordar

Break the word down: 'Sub' (under/minor) + 'Fract' (break) + 'ate' (result/state). Think of a 'sub-fracture'.

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Origen de la palabra

From the Latin 'sub' (under, secondary) and 'fractus' (broken), following standard scientific nomenclature for structural analysis.

Patrones gramaticales

Countable noun Plural form: subfractates Often modified by adjectives like 'microscopic' or 'incipient'

Quiz rápido

The engineer's report highlighted a ______ in the support beam that was not visible to the naked eye.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: subfractate

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