Brinell hardness

noun

Bri·​nell hardness brə-ˈnel- How to pronounce Brinell hardness (audio)
: the hardness of a metal or alloy measured by hydraulically pressing a hard ball under a standard load into the specimen

Word History

Etymology

Johann A. Brinell †1925 Swedish engineer

First Known Use

circa 1905, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Brinell hardness was circa 1905

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“Brinell hardness.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Brinell%20hardness. Accessed 28 Nov. 2023.

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Brinell hardness

noun
Bri·​nell hardness brə-ˌnel- How to pronounce Brinell hardness (audio)
: the hardness of a metal or alloy measured by hydraulically pressing a hard ball under a standard load into the specimen
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