compressive strength
noun
the resistance of a material to compressive stress, measured by the maximum compressive stress the material can withstand before failure.
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
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Rely on concrete’s ability to gain strength over time by specifying compressive strengths at two or three months instead of the common one month, which can lessen the amount of material needed.
From Scientific American ā Feb. 9, 2023