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hardness

/hɑːd.nəs/ noun · British & US
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What does hardness mean?

noun

The state or quality of being hard; firmness or rigidity of texture or substance. The degree to which a material resists deformation or abrasion.

Example

"The hardness of the diamond made it ideal for cutting through metal."

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