Meaning: A type of early plastic used in various products.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The old radio was made of Bakelite.

Category: Materials › Plastics

Synonyms:

• plastic
• resin

Meaning: a yellow metal made of copper and zinc

Part of speech: noun

Example: The door handle was made of brass.

Category: Materials › Metals

Synonyms: metal

Meaning: easily broken or damaged

Part of speech: adjective

Example: The brittle glass shattered on the floor.

Category: Materials

Synonyms:

• fragile
• breakable

Antonyms:

• durable
• sturdy