rupture
Pronunciation:
/ˈɹʌptʃə/noun
Definitions
A burst, split, or break.
A social breach or break, between individuals or groups.
A break or tear in soft tissue, such as a muscle.
A failure mode in which a tough ductile material pulls apart rather than cracking.
verb
Definitions
To burst, break through, or split, as under pressure.
To dehisce irregularly.