单词 | strength-to-weight ratio |
释义 | > as lemmasstrength-to-weight ratio strength-to-weight ratio n. the ratio of the strength (usually the tensile or compressive strength) of an object to its weight, or that of a substance to its density. ΚΠ 1877 Eng. Mechanic 16 Nov. 240/2 This would give the ratio of strength to weight of ‘C. G.'s’ projected bridge.] 1922 Automotive Industries 5 Oct. 672/1 The strength to weight ratio of the beams is largely governed by their location in the profile of the aerofoil. 1978 Jrnl. Royal Soc. Arts 126 682/1 The primary incentive for the development of titanium was without doubt its strength-to-weight ratio and the potential of this property in aircraft construction. 2002 Business Rev. Weekly 18 Apr. 69/2 Nano-composites are used in the automotive and packaging industries because of their very high strength-to-weight ratio. < as lemmas |
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