Brinell hardness number


Brinell hardness number

noun

Definition of BRINELL HARDNESS NUMBER

: a number expressing Brinell hardness and denoting the load applied in testing in kilograms divided by the spherical area of indentation produced in the specimen in square millimeters —called also Brinell number

First Known Use of BRINELL HARDNESS NUMBER

1915

Learn More About BRINELL HARDNESS NUMBER

Browse

Next Word in the Dictionary: Brinell number
Previous Word in the Dictionary: Brinell hardness
All Words Near: Brinell hardness number

Seen & Heard

What made you want to look up Brinell hardness number? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).

Test Your Vocabulary

Take Our 10-Question Quiz

Name That Thing

Take our visual vocab quiz

Test Your Knowledge »

True or False?

A quick quiz about stuff worth knowing

Take It Now »

Join Us on FB & Twitter

Get the Word of the Day and More

Facebook | Twitter

Get Our Free Apps

Voice Search, Favorites,
Word of the Day, and More

iPhone | iPad | Android | More