sectility


sec·tile

S0208100 (sĕk′təl, -tīl′)adj. Of or relating to a mineral that can be cut or severed smoothly by a knife but cannot withstand pulverization.
[Latin sectilis, from sectus, past participle of secāre, to cut; see sek- in Indo-European roots.]
sec·til′i·ty (-tĭl′ĭ-tē) n.