industrial-strength
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See also: industrial strength
English
[edit]Adjective
[edit]industrial-strength (comparative more industrial-strength, superlative most industrial-strength)
- Having a level of potency, concentration, or durability suitable for industrial tasks, as opposed to merely household tasks.
Usage notes
[edit]This phrase is frequently used hyperbolically in advertisements for cleaning products and other chemicals, to imply that the product is more effective than others available for household use.