hardness

noun uncountable

UK /ˈhɑː(r)dnəs/

1
the quality of being stiff, firm, and not easy to bend or break
The softness or hardness of these mattresses can vary.
Sapphire’s hardness is second only to diamond.
Synonyms and related words
Solid, stiff or hard
solid
stiff
hard
2
the quality of being unkind or cruel
hardness of heart
Synonyms and related words
Cruel, selfish and unkind behaviour or actions
cruelty
evil
abuse
3
the extent to which water contains a lot of minerals
The hardness of water is determined by the amount of calcium and magnesium present in the water.
Synonyms and related words
General words for water and types of liquid
aqua
brine
distilled water

单词	hardness
释义	hardness noun uncountable UK /ˈhɑː(r)dnəs/ DEFINITIONS3 1 the quality of being stiff, firm, and not easy to bend or break The softness or hardness of these mattresses can vary. Sapphire’s hardness is second only to diamond. Synonyms and related words Solid, stiff or hard solid stiff hard 2 the quality of being unkind or cruel hardness of heart Synonyms and related words Cruel, selfish and unkind behaviour or actions cruelty evil abuse 3 the extent to which water contains a lot of minerals The hardness of water is determined by the amount of calcium and magnesium present in the water. Synonyms and related words General words for water and types of liquid aqua brine distilled water hardness noun uncountable US /ˈhɑrdnəs/ DEFINITIONS3 1 the quality of being stiff, firm, and not easy to bend or break The softness or hardness of these mattresses can vary. Sapphire’s hardness is second only to diamond. Synonyms and related words Solid, stiff or hard solid stiff hard 2 the quality of being unkind or cruel hardness of heart Synonyms and related words Cruel, selfish and unkind behavior or actions cruelty evil abuse 3 the extent to which water contains a lot of minerals The hardness of water is determined by the amount of calcium and magnesium present in the water. Synonyms and related words General words for water and types of liquid aqua brine distilled water
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