breaking strain
breaking strain · breaking strains
The amount of strain which can cause something to break, according to the force or…The amount of strain which can cause something to break, according to the force or weight placed on it. Many materials, such as lines and ropes, have a specified breaking strain.
Meaning
1 sensesThe amount of strain which can cause something to break, according to the force or weight placed on it. Many materials, such as lines and ropes, have a specified breaking strain.
Forms
plural: breaking strains| Singular | breaking strain |
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