flaw
CEFR: B2
A mechanical defect, microscopic crack, or logical imperfection that impairs the strength, quality, or validity of an engineering system.
Synonyms
- defect
- blemish
- imperfection
Common Collocations
- fundamental flaw
- fatal flaw
- flaw in the system
Example Sentence
Microscopic flaws in the gutta-percha insulation allowed saltwater to penetrate and short-circuit the electrical conductor.