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    hardness
    /ˈhɑːdnəs/

    noun

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  2. material-properties.org › what-is-hardness-definitionWhat is Hardness - Definition | Material Properties

    What is Hardness – Definition. In materials science, hardness is the ability to withstand surface indentation (localized plastic deformation) and scratching.

  3. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › HardnessHardness - Wikipedia

    In materials science, hardness (antonym: softness) is a measure of the resistance to localized plastic deformation, such as an indentation (over an area) or a scratch (linear), induced mechanically either by pressing or abrasion.

  4. www.vedantu.com › physics › hardnessHardness - Definition, Measurements, Properties, Methods and FAQs...

    Jun 30, 2024 · Hardness is a metric that measures how resistant a material is to localised plastic deformation caused by mechanical indentation or abrasion. It has important diagnostic properties in mineral identification or abrasion.

  5. www.engineeringchoice.com › what-is-hardnessWhat Is the Hardness of A Material? - Engineering Choice

    Hardness is the ability of a material to resist deformation, which is determined by a standard test where the surface resistance to indentation is measured. The most commonly used hardness tests are defined by the shape or type of indent, the size, and the amount of load applied.

  6. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › hardnessHardness Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    noun. hard· ness ˈhärd-nəs. Synonyms of hardness. 1. : the quality or state of being hard. 2. a. : the cohesion of the particles on the surface of a mineral as determined by its capacity to scratch another or be itself scratched compare mohs' scale. b. : resistance of metal to indentation under a static load or to scratching. Synonyms. adversity.

  7. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishHARDNESS | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    HARDNESS definition: 1. the quality of being difficult to bend, cut, or break: 2. the quality of needing or using a lot…. Learn more.

  8. www.dictionary.com › browse › hardnessHARDNESS Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    Hardness definition: the state or quality of being hard. See examples of HARDNESS used in a sentence.

  9. www.physicsbook.gatech.edu › HardnessHardness - Physics Book

    Jun 1, 2019 · Hardness is the measure of how well a solid object can resist shape change when being exposed to compressive forces. Contents. 1 The Main Idea. 1.1 Properties of Matter. 1.2 Hardness. 1.3 Why it matters. 2 Calculating Hardness. 2.1 Brinell Scale. 2.2 Knoop Scale. 2.3 Rockwell Scale. 2.4 Sensitivity Coefficient. 3 Examples and History.

  10. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryHARDNESS | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    HARDNESS meaning: 1. the quality of being difficult to bend, cut, or break: 2. the quality of needing or using a lot…. Learn more.

  11. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishhardness noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

    the quality of putting a lot of effort or energy into an activity. Others may match her mental hardness; nobody will surpass it. the fact of needing or using a lot of physical strength or mental effort. These men enjoy the hardness of the work.

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