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hardness

12 ENTRIES FOUND:

hard·ness

noun \-nəs\

Definition 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

Examples of HARDNESS

  1. the hardness of a diamond
  2. The wood's hardness makes it suitable for carving.

First Known Use of HARDNESS

before 12th century

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