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splintering

/splɪnˈtərɪŋ/ verb · British & US
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What does splintering mean?

verb

The act of breaking or splitting into small, sharp pieces, or the state of being broken or split in this way. This can also refer to the process of becoming increasingly divided or fragmented.

Example

"The wood began to splintering as it dried out too quickly."

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