hardness
/ˈhɑːdnəs/ · /ˈhɑːrdnəs/
CEFR level B2Topic ScienceWord #5300 in the learning path
坚硬；硬度
Definitions
n. How strongly a material resists scratching, cutting, or denting.
坚硬；硬度
n. The amount of dissolved calcium and magnesium in water.
水的硬度
Example
The hardness of this wood makes it difficult to carve.
这种木材硬度高，很难雕刻。
Engineers assess the hardness of different materials before selecting suitable components for bridges and other major structures.
工程师在为桥梁等大型结构选择合适的构件前，会评估不同材料的硬度。
Collocations
- surface hardness
- water hardness
- hardness test
Word family
- hard (adj.)
- harden (v.)
- hardening (n.)
Antonyms
- softness
Usage tip
hardness 指硬度；hardship 才指困苦。
FAQ
- What does hardness mean?
- How strongly a material resists scratching, cutting, or denting. The amount of dissolved calcium and magnesium in water.
- How is hardness pronounced?
- UK /ˈhɑːdnəs/, US /ˈhɑːrdnəs/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
