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Meaning of hardness
hardness (n)
the property of being rigid and resistant to pressure; not easily scratched; measured on Mohs scale
a quality of water that contains dissolved mineral salts that prevent soap from lathering
devoid of passion or feeling; hardheartedness
the quality of being difficult to do
excessive sternness
hardness (n.)
The quality or state of being hard, literally or figuratively.
The cohesion of the particles on the surface of a body, determined by its capacity to scratch another, or be itself scratched;-measured among minerals on a scale of which diamond and talc form the extremes.
The peculiar quality exhibited by water which has mineral salts dissolved in it. Such water forms an insoluble compound with soap, and is hence unfit for washing purposes.
hardness Sentence Examples
- The hardness of diamonds makes them exceptional for industrial cutting tools.
- The hardness of concrete is influenced by the water-to-cement ratio.
- The hardness of minerals is measured on the Mohs scale, ranging from 1 (softest) to 10 (hardest).
- The hardness of metals can be increased through heat treatment processes.
- The hardness of water is determined by the concentration of dissolved calcium and magnesium salts.
- The hardness of leather is crucial for its durability and resistance to wear.
- The hardness of ice varies depending on the temperature and impurities present.
- The hardness of wood is a key factor in its strength and suitability for construction.
- The hardness of plastics can be enhanced by adding reinforcing agents.
- The hardness of rocks is influenced by their mineral composition and geological history.
FAQs About the word hardness
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The hardness of diamonds makes them exceptional for industrial cutting tools.
The hardness of concrete is influenced by the water-to-cement ratio.
The hardness of minerals is measured on the Mohs scale, ranging from 1 (softest) to 10 (hardest).
The hardness of metals can be increased through heat treatment processes.
