industrial-strength

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Definition of industrial-strength in English English dictionary

Having a level of potency, concentration, or durability suitable for industrial tasks, as opposed to merely household tasks

an industrial-strength substance is very strong - often used humorously

extremely strong or concentrated or durable; "industrial-strength detergent"; "weapons-grade salsa

Made for use by businesses, as opposed to at home, and therefore typically larger, stronger and less attractive in appearance

The office was now large enough to need an industrial strength vacuum cleaner.

Unusually large or potent

That's one industrial strength cockroach! I'll need the industrial strength bug spray.

Strength or capacity, as related to industry

It was many decades before the war-ravaged country regained its industrial strength.