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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Consuming industrial-strength hydrogen peroxide solutions at 10% can lead to systemic toxicity and fatalities.10
Eye pain and irritation: Eye exposure to 3% hydrogen peroxide may result in pain and irritation, but severe injury is rare.
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Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 12 May 2025
It’s made from heavy-duty, industrial-strength rubber and is butter-scented.
—Christopher Murray, Fox News, 18 Feb. 2025
Weatherman umbrellas are well-loved for their industrial-strength fiberglass frame and water-repellent material.
—Kristin Braswell, Travel + Leisure, 25 Jan. 2025
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, 15 Dec. 2024
All of the equipment is carried on an industrial-strength polypropylene utility cart, allowing the system to be wheeled around in emergency rooms or shelters.
—Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 8 Dec. 2024
The beehives share space with a plain of solar panels, green-roof plantings, and an industrial-strength Tesla megabattery that stores power.
—Karie Angell Luc, Chicago Tribune, 8 Nov. 2024
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The Wolf True Temperature electric kettle is our favorite industrial-strength kettle.
—Scott Gilbertson, WIRED, 29 Sep. 2024
With a singularly mighty voice, an industrial-strength artistic identity, an unexpectedly earthy sense of humor, and of course, a handful of no-doubt five-star pop songs.
—Andrew Unterberger, Billboard, 15 Oct. 2024
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Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 12 May 2025
It’s made from heavy-duty, industrial-strength rubber and is butter-scented.
—Christopher Murray, Fox News, 18 Feb. 2025
Weatherman umbrellas are well-loved for their industrial-strength fiberglass frame and water-repellent material.
—Kristin Braswell, Travel + Leisure, 25 Jan. 2025
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, 15 Dec. 2024
All of the equipment is carried on an industrial-strength polypropylene utility cart, allowing the system to be wheeled around in emergency rooms or shelters.
—Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 8 Dec. 2024
The beehives share space with a plain of solar panels, green-roof plantings, and an industrial-strength Tesla megabattery that stores power.
—Karie Angell Luc, Chicago Tribune, 8 Nov. 2024
Deals on Kettles and Grinders Photograph: Wolf Gourmet Wolf Gourmet True Temperature Electric Kettle for $150 ($100 off)
Amazon
The Wolf True Temperature electric kettle is our favorite industrial-strength kettle.
—Scott Gilbertson, WIRED, 29 Sep. 2024
With a singularly mighty voice, an industrial-strength artistic identity, an unexpectedly earthy sense of humor, and of course, a handful of no-doubt five-star pop songs.
—Andrew Unterberger, Billboard, 15 Oct. 2024
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“Industrial-strength.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/industrial-strength. Accessed 13 Jul. 2025.
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