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Bursting strength

Scope note

Ability of a material, usually in sheet form, to withstand hydrostatic pressure without rupture. MH

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

300056202

Broader Terms used

mechanical strength

Term used for

strength, bursting

Created

12yrs ago

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