bursting strength

noun

: the capacity of a material (such as a paper or textile) or object (such as a metal pipe) to maintain in continuity when subjected to pressure

broadly : the pressure often expressed in pounds per square inch required to rupture such a material or object under rigidly controlled conditions

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