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Breaking strength

Scope note

The greatest stress, especially in tension, that a material, such as a fiber, can withstand without rupture.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000224800

Broader Terms used

mechanical strength

Term used for

strength, breaking

Created

13yrs ago

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