industrial-strength
adjective
in·dus·tri·al-strength
in-ˈdə-strē-əl-ˈstreŋ(k)th 
-ˈstren(t)th
1
: suitable for industrial use
2
: marked by more than usual power, durability, or intensity
industrial-strength boots
an industrial-strength voice
Examples of industrial-strength in a Sentence
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Over the hum of an industrial-strength air purifier and dehumidifier, Moss said the tenants had to vacate the unit quickly, leaving food and dishes on the counter.
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Connor Sheets, Los Angeles Times, 13 Feb. 2024
The industrial-strength fabric is built for travel, and the 43-liter capacity is more than enough to hold days worth of essentials.
—Mike Richard, Men's Health, 18 Aug. 2023
Seams in the mirror determined the molding placement, and industrial-strength contractor's glue ($9, The Home Depot) holds the off-the-shelf pieces in place.
—Deb Schwartz, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Aug. 2023
We’ve been undone by industrial-strength temptation, and the new meds confer industrial-strength resistance.
—Tamar Haspel, Anchorage Daily News, 1 July 2023
Red Pro Pressure Washer Detergent Image courtesy Amazon Red Pro Pressure Washer Detergent is an industrial-strength cleaner designed to tackle the toughest jobs.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 25 Apr. 2023
Eventually, Prima came around to the fact that his genes are industrial-strength.
—James Sullivan, BostonGlobe.com, 20 Apr. 2023
Glennon secured the pads, which were 13 centimeters by 15 cm, to the coat’s interior with industrial-strength Velcro fasteners and connected them by wire to a small battery pack in one of the garment’s pockets.
—IEEE Spectrum, 29 Jan. 2019
Connor Sheets, Los Angeles Times, 13 Feb. 2024
The industrial-strength fabric is built for travel, and the 43-liter capacity is more than enough to hold days worth of essentials.
—Mike Richard, Men's Health, 18 Aug. 2023
Seams in the mirror determined the molding placement, and industrial-strength contractor's glue ($9, The Home Depot) holds the off-the-shelf pieces in place.
—Deb Schwartz, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Aug. 2023
We’ve been undone by industrial-strength temptation, and the new meds confer industrial-strength resistance.
—Tamar Haspel, Anchorage Daily News, 1 July 2023
Red Pro Pressure Washer Detergent Image courtesy Amazon Red Pro Pressure Washer Detergent is an industrial-strength cleaner designed to tackle the toughest jobs.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 25 Apr. 2023
Eventually, Prima came around to the fact that his genes are industrial-strength.
—James Sullivan, BostonGlobe.com, 20 Apr. 2023
Glennon secured the pads, which were 13 centimeters by 15 cm, to the coat’s interior with industrial-strength Velcro fasteners and connected them by wire to a small battery pack in one of the garment’s pockets.
—IEEE Spectrum, 29 Jan. 2019
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“Industrial-strength.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/industrial-strength. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.
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