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Brinell hardness number

Bri·nell hard·ness num·ber (plural Brinell hard·ness numbers) or Bri·nell num·ber (plural Brinell numbers)


noun 
Definition:
 
measure of hardness: a number expressing the hardness of a metal or alloy. It is the ratio of the pressure applied to a steel ball forced into the surface of the metal to the surface area of the resulting indentation.

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