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Tensile Strength , tensile strength The strength of a substance (e.g. rock) under tension. It can be measured by loading cylindrical samples under tension until failure… strength , strength / streng(k)[unvoicedth]; stren[unvoicedth]/ • n. 1. the quality or state of being strong, in particular: ∎ physical power and energy: cyclin… Failure , 241. Failure
Army Bomb Plot attempted assassination of Hitler; his miraculous escape brought dreadful retaliation (1944). [Ger. Hist.: Van Doren, 500… Kidney failure , renal failure Inability of the kidneys to excrete waste, as a result of kidney disease. Especially in advanced cases, as well as haemodialysis, treat… MTBF Abbrev. for mean time between failures. , MTBF Abbrev. for mean time between failures. A figure of merit for system reliability.
MTBF Computing mean time between failures High-ratio Flour , flour, high‐ratio Flour of very fine, uniform particle size, treated with chlorine to reduce the gluten strength. Used for making cakes, since it is…
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