compressive strength

noun

The property of a material that relates to its ability to resist compression loads.

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Meanings

nouncompressive strength (countable and uncountable, plural compressive strengths)

plural compressive strengths

  1. countableuncountableThe property of a material that relates to its ability to resist compression loads.
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