industrial-strength
adjective
in·dus·tri·al-strength
in-ˈdə-strē-əl-ˈstreŋ(k)th 
-ˈstren(t)th
1
: suitable for industrial use
2
: marked by more than usual power, durability, or intensity
industrial-strength boots
an industrial-strength voice
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When the center is fully operational, industrial-strength power lines will likely run between the facility and the power plant, which Hahnfeld worries could pose environmental risks to the Bly Road homes in the way.
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Kansas City Star, 20 Feb. 2026
Along with that determination, Reid had an industrial-strength capacity to relinquish hard feelings, forget old animosities and move on.
—Los Angeles Times, 18 Jan. 2026
And while industrial-strength lights can still provide enough light when high above plants, the typical homeowner-model grow light placed 4 feet from a plant really isn't doing much good.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Dec. 2025
Fresh product, merchandise tie-ins to sports and entertainment, conveniences and ease of shopping seems to be taking precedence over doorbusters and industrial-strength price promotions.
—David Moin, Footwear News, 26 Nov. 2025
Made with industrial-strength rubber, this WoofBite dog ball is built to handle large breeds and strong jaws.
—Nora Colomer
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The packing list was no joke: industrial-strength bug spray that lasts 12 hours, waterproof hiking pants for unpredictable weather, and layers that manage to wick sweat and still look pulled together.
—Claire Gallam, Travel + Leisure, 23 July 2025
Historically, deploying industrial-strength e-commerce solutions required months of planning, specialist teams and budgets well into six figures.
—Christopher Yang, Forbes.com, 22 July 2025
Just remember to wear long pants and pack industrial-strength bug spray in abundance—the mosquitoes can be a menace here, year-round.
—Kat Chen, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Mar. 2025
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Kansas City Star, 20 Feb. 2026
Along with that determination, Reid had an industrial-strength capacity to relinquish hard feelings, forget old animosities and move on.
—Los Angeles Times, 18 Jan. 2026
And while industrial-strength lights can still provide enough light when high above plants, the typical homeowner-model grow light placed 4 feet from a plant really isn't doing much good.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Dec. 2025
Fresh product, merchandise tie-ins to sports and entertainment, conveniences and ease of shopping seems to be taking precedence over doorbusters and industrial-strength price promotions.
—David Moin, Footwear News, 26 Nov. 2025
Made with industrial-strength rubber, this WoofBite dog ball is built to handle large breeds and strong jaws.
—Nora Colomer
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 19 Sep. 2025
The packing list was no joke: industrial-strength bug spray that lasts 12 hours, waterproof hiking pants for unpredictable weather, and layers that manage to wick sweat and still look pulled together.
—Claire Gallam, Travel + Leisure, 23 July 2025
Historically, deploying industrial-strength e-commerce solutions required months of planning, specialist teams and budgets well into six figures.
—Christopher Yang, Forbes.com, 22 July 2025
Just remember to wear long pants and pack industrial-strength bug spray in abundance—the mosquitoes can be a menace here, year-round.
—Kat Chen, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Mar. 2025
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