Brittle vs crisp: What's the difference?

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Which is correct: Brittle or crisp

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Brittle
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Brittlenoun

caramelized sugar cooled in thin sheets

Brittleadjective

having little elasticity; hence easily cracked or fractured or snapped

Brittleadjective

(of metal or glass) not annealed and consequently easily cracked or fractured

Brittleadjective

lacking warmth and generosity of spirit

crispadjective

pleasantly cold and invigorating

crispadjective

(of something seen or heard) clearly defined

crispadjective

brief and to the point; effectively cut short

crispnoun

a thin crisp slice of potato fried in deep fat

crispadjective

tender and brittle

crispverb

make brown and crisp by heating

crispadjective

(of hair) in small tight curls

crispverb

make wrinkles or creases on a smooth surface; make a pressed, folded or wrinkled line in; `crisp' is archaic

crispadjective

pleasingly firm and fresh

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