industrial-strength


in·dus·tri·al–strength

adj
\in-ˈdəs-trē-əl-ˈstreŋ(k)th, -ˈstren(t)th\

Definition of INDUSTRIAL-STRENGTH

1
: suitable for industrial use
2
: marked by more than usual power, durability, or intensity <industrial–strength boots> <an industrial–strength voice>

First Known Use of INDUSTRIAL-STRENGTH

1976

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