Brinell hardness number

noun

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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1915

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Brinell hardness number

noun

medical 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