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hardness
[ hahrd-nis ]
/ ˈhɑrd nɪs /
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British Dictionary definitions for hardness
hardness
/ (ˈhɑːdnɪs) /
noun
the quality or condition of being hard
one of several measures of resistance to indentation, deformation, or abrasionSee Mohs scale, Brinell hardness number
the quality of water that causes it to impair the lathering of soap: caused by the presence of certain calcium salts. Temporary hardness can be removed by boiling whereas permanent hardness cannot
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Scientific definitions for hardness
hardness
[ härd′nĭs ]
A measure of how easily a mineral can be scratched. Hardness is measured on the Mohs scale.
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