SINCE 1828
industrial-strength
adjective
in·dus·tri·al-strength
| \ in-ˈdə-strē-əl-ˈstreŋ(k)th
, -ˈstren(t)th\
, -ˈstren(t)th\
Definition of industrial-strength
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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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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