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Definition of Hardness

1. Noun. The property of being rigid and resistant to pressure; not easily scratched; measured on Mohs scale.

2. Noun. A quality of water that contains dissolved mineral salts that prevent soap from lathering. "The costs of reducing hardness depend on the relative amounts of calcium and magnesium compounds that are present"

3. Noun. Devoid of passion or feeling; hardheartedness.

4. Noun. The quality of being difficult to do. "The ruggedness of his exams caused half the class to fail"

5. Noun. Excessive sternness. "The rigors of boot camp"

Definition of Hardness

1. n. The quality or state of being hard, literally or figuratively.

Definition of Hardness

1. Noun. The quality of being hard. ¹

2. Noun. An instance of this quality; hardship. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Hardness

1. the state of being hard [n -ES]

Medical Definition of Hardness

1. Total concentration of calcium and magnesium ions, expressed as the equivalent concentration (mg/L) of calcium carbonate. Hard water is water that contains lots of calcium carbonate and other minerals. (09 Oct 1997)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Hardness

hardinesses hardish hardiship hardkill hardline hardliner hardliners hardlines hardly hardly a(a)

hardman hardmen hardmouthed hardness (current term) hardness scale hardnesses hardnose hardnosed hardnoses hardock

hardocks hardoke hardokes hardons hardpack hardpacks hardpan hardpans

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