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industrial-strength

/ɪnˈdʌs.tri.əl ˌstreŋkθ/

Traducción: Describe algo extremadamente resistente, potente o duradero, a menudo usado de forma metafórica para enfatizar eficacia o intensidad.

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/ɪnˈdʌs.tri.əl ˌstreŋkθ/C1formaltechnical
  • esDescribe algo extremadamente resistente, potente o duradero, a menudo usado de forma metafórica para enfatizar eficacia o intensidad.

Describes something that is extremely strong, powerful, or durable, often used metaphorically to emphasize effectiveness or intensity.

  1. Extremely strong or durableB2informal

    Designed to withstand heavy use or extreme conditions; very powerful or concentrated.

    esDe grado industrial, de gran resistencia

    • This industrial-strength cleaner can remove even the toughest stains.
    • He bought an industrial-strength vacuum cleaner for the workshop.
    • The glue is industrial-strength and will hold the broken parts together permanently.

    Sinónimosdurableheavy-dutypowerfulrobustruggedsturdytough

    Antónimosdelicateflimsyfragileweak

  2. Very powerful or effectiveB2informal

    Used metaphorically to describe something that is extremely effective, intense, or potent.

    esde gran potencia/eficacia

    • She needed an industrial-strength coffee to wake up this morning.
    • The company launched an industrial-strength marketing campaign.
    • His industrial-strength patience was tested by the long delays.

    Sinónimoseffectiveforcefulhard-hittingheavy-dutyhigh-poweredintensepotentpowerfulrobuststrong

    Antónimosfeebleimpotentineffectivemildweak

Formas
  • more industrial-strength comparative form
  • most industrial-strength superlative form