industrial-strength — UK US /ɪnˈdʌstriəlˌstreŋθ/ adjective ► an industrial strength product is much stronger or more powerful than a similar product normally available to consumers: »industrial strength cleaners … Financial and business terms
industrial-strength — [in dus′trē əlstreŋkth′] adj. made or designed to be strong enough for industrial use: often used facetiously [industrial strength coffee] … English World dictionary
industrial-strength — adjective extremely strong or concentrated or durable industrial strength detergent weapons grade salsa • Syn: ↑weapons grade • Similar to: ↑strong * * * adj often humorous : stronger, more powerful, or more … Useful english dictionary
industrial-strength — /ɪnˈdʌstriəl strɛŋθ/ (say in dustreeuhl strength) adjective 1. (of domestic cleaners, machinery, etc.) made to industrial requirements for strength and durability. 2. Colloquial (humorous) of an extremely durable or intense nature: industrial… …
industrial-strength — in dustrial .strength adj an industrial strength substance is very strong often used humorously ▪ They served us industrial strength coffee … Dictionary of contemporary English
industrial-strength — adjective Date: 1976 1. suitable for industrial use 2. marked by more than usual power, durability, or intensity < industrial strength boots > < an industrial strength voice > … New Collegiate Dictionary
industrial-strength — /in dus tree euhl strengkth , strength , strenth /, adj. unusually strong, potent, or the like: heavy duty: an industrial strength soap. * * * … Universalium
industrial-strength — in dustrial ,strength adjective 1. ) industrial strength substances or chemicals are strong enough to use in industry 2. ) very strong … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
industrial-strength — indus′trial strength′ [[t]ɪnˈdʌs tri əlˈstrɛŋkθ, ˈstrɛŋθ, ˈstrɛnθ[/t]] adj. cvb unusually strong or effective; able to withstand great strain or use: industrial strength soap[/ex] … From formal English to slang
industrial strength — This is a humorous way of referring to something which is very strong, powerful or concentrated. I ve got an industrial strength headache this morning! … English Idioms & idiomatic expressions
