Engineering Materials Vocabulary

noun the quality or condition of being hard

verb not applicable

adjective describing something that is difficult to bend or break

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• The hardness of the material is a key factor in determining its durability.
• I didn't realize the hardness of the rock until I tried to break it.
• Man, that test was hardness, I barely passed.
• The hardness of his heart made it difficult for him to forgive.

noun the emotional or mental qualities necessary in dealing with difficult or distressing situations

• The company's strength lies in its innovative technology and dedicated workforce.
• She showed great strength in dealing with the difficult situation.
• His mental strength is off the charts, he never gives up.
• The strength of their friendship was tested during the challenging times.

verb past tense of the verb 'bend', meaning to straighten out or flatten

adjective not bent or curved; straight

• Despite the challenges, she remained unbent in her pursuit of justice.
• No matter what they said, he stayed unbent in his decision.
• She's so stubborn, always staying unbent no matter what.
• His principles were unbent, like a solid steel rod in the face of adversity.

noun a substance or material that adheres to another material

adjective describing something that adheres to another material

• The adherend must be properly prepared before applying the adhesive.
• Make sure the adherend is clean before sticking it on.
• Hey, don't forget to prep the adherend before using the glue.
• The new policy serves as the adherend, holding the team together in times of change.

noun the state of being attached or joined

• The adhesion of the stickers to the surface was quite strong.
• I couldn't believe how well the tape had adhesion to the wall.
• That glue has some serious adhesion power!
• The adhesion of the team members to the project goals was impressive.

noun the quality of being impervious to radiant energy, especially to heat

• The adiathermancy of the material allows it to resist high temperatures.
• This fabric's adiathermancy keeps me warm without feeling bulky.
• I love how this jacket's adiathermancy keeps me toasty on cold days.
• Her emotional adiathermancy shielded her from the harsh words of others.