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Vocabulary Entry
rupture
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A break or rupture in a tissue or membrane.
Example Sentences
"The surgeon repaired the rupture in the patient's artery."
"A rupture of the eardrum can cause hearing loss."
"The dam suffered a rupture, leading to flooding in the area."
V
verb
To break or burst suddenly.
Example Sentences
"The pressure in the balloon caused it to rupture."
"He accidentally ruptured the seal on the package."
"The earthquake ruptured the ground, creating fissures and cracks."