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Definition of: Brinell hardness
(bri·nel′) Metall.
The hardness of a metal, alloy, or similar material as measured by the area of indentation produced on its surface by a rigid steel ball of given diameter acted upon by a given force. [after J. A. Brinell, 1849–1925, Swedish engineer]
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