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ruggedize

[ruhg-i-dahyz]
verb (used with object), rug·ged·ized, rug·ged·iz·ing.
  1. to construct (electronic equipment, cameras, and other delicate instruments) so as to be resistant to shock, vibration, etc.
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Also especially British, rug·ged·ise.

Origin of ruggedize

First recorded in 1955–60; rugged + -ize
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British Dictionary definitions for ruggedize

ruggedize

ruggedise

verb
  1. (tr) to make durable, as for military use
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