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
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“Brinell hardness number.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Brinell%20hardness%20number. Accessed 6 Jul. 2022.
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The first known use of Brinell hardness number was in 1915
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