in·dus·tri·al-strength
| \ in-ˈdə-strē-əl-ˈstreŋ(k)th
, -ˈstren(t)th \
, -ˈstren(t)th \
Definition of industrial-strength
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: suitable for industrial use
2
: marked by more than usual power, durability, or intensity
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“Industrial-strength.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/industrial-strength. Accessed 8 Mar. 2021.
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industrial-strength
adjective
English Language Learners Definition of industrial-strength
often humorous
: stronger, more powerful, or more intense than others of its kind
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The first known use of industrial-strength was in 1968
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