Brinell hardness number
noun
: 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 12 Jul. 2025.
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