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hardness

UK
/ˈhɑːdnəs/
US
/ˈhɑrdnəs/

Translations

hardnessnoun
hardnesses
pl
The hardness of the diamond makes it ideal for cutting tools.
La dureté du diamant le rend idéal pour les outils de coupe.
duretéEn chimie de l’eau.
The hardness of the water in this area requires the use of a water softener.
La dureté de l’eau dans cette région nécessite l’utilisation d’un adoucisseur d’eau.
Additional translations
rudesseAu sens de sévérité, brutalité ou âpreté du ton.
duretéAu sens de sévérité ou de rudesse du caractère ou du ton.
Synonyms
firmness
rigidity
solidness
stiffness
toughness
durability
strength
Antonyms
softness
hardnessadjective
UK
/ˈhɑːdnəs/
US
/ˈhɑrdnəs/
Attributive use before another noun (e.g., “hardness test”).
de duretéEmploi attributif en contexte technique.
The technician performed a hardness test on the alloy.
Le technicien a effectué un essai de dureté sur l’alliage.

Definitions

hardnessnoun
The quality or condition of being hard, typically in terms of physical properties such as resistance to scratching, indentation, or deformation.
The hardness of the diamond makes it ideal for cutting tools.
A measure of the concentration of calcium and magnesium ions in water, which can affect its suitability for various uses.
The hardness of the water in this area requires the use of a water softener.
The quality of being difficult to endure or deal with; severity or harshness.
The hardness of his words left her feeling hurt and confused.
hardnessadjective
Relating to or denoting hardness; used attributively to modify another noun, especially in technical contexts.
The technician performed a hardness test on the alloy.
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