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industrial-strength

/ɪnˈdʌs.tri.əl ˌstreŋkθ/

Traduction: Décrit quelque chose d'extrêmement robuste, puissant ou durable, souvent utilisé métaphoriquement pour souligner l'efficacité ou l'intensité.

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adjective

/ɪnˈdʌs.tri.əl ˌstreŋkθ/C1formaltechnical
  • frDécrit quelque chose d'extrêmement robuste, puissant ou durable, souvent utilisé métaphoriquement pour souligner l'efficacité ou l'intensité.

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.

    frde qualité industrielle

    • 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.

    Synonymesdurableheavy-dutypowerfulrobustruggedsturdytough

    Antonymesdelicateflimsyfragileweak

  2. Very powerful or effectiveB2informal

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

    frde force industrielle

    • 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.

    Synonymeseffectiveforcefulhard-hittingheavy-dutyhigh-poweredintensepotentpowerfulrobuststrong

    Antonymesfeebleimpotentineffectivemildweak

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