toughness Meaning and Definition
1. n. impressive difficulty
2. n. the elasticity and hardness of a metal object; its ability to absorb considerable energy before cracking
3. n. the property of being big and strong
4. n. enduring strength and energy
In materials science and metallurgy, toughness is the ability of a material to absorb energy and plastically deform without fracturing.
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