industrial-strength
adjective
in·dus·tri·al-strength
in-ˈdə-strē-əl-ˈstreŋ(k)th 
-ˈstren(t)th
1
: suitable for industrial use
2
: marked by more than usual power, durability, or intensity
industrial-strength boots
an industrial-strength voice
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And while industrial-strength lights can still provide enough light when high above plants, the typical homeowner-model grow light placed 4 feet from a plant really isn't doing much good.
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Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Dec. 2024
All of the equipment is carried on an industrial-strength polypropylene utility cart, allowing the system to be wheeled around in emergency rooms or shelters.
—Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 8 Dec. 2024
The beehives share space with a plain of solar panels, green-roof plantings, and an industrial-strength Tesla megabattery that stores power.
—Karie Angell Luc, Chicago Tribune, 8 Nov. 2024
Deals on Kettles and Grinders Photograph: Wolf Gourmet Wolf Gourmet True Temperature Electric Kettle for $150 ($100 off)
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The Wolf True Temperature electric kettle is our favorite industrial-strength kettle.
—Scott Gilbertson, WIRED, 29 Sep. 2024
With a singularly mighty voice, an industrial-strength artistic identity, an unexpectedly earthy sense of humor, and of course, a handful of no-doubt five-star pop songs.
—Andrew Unterberger, Billboard, 15 Oct. 2024
Except, of course, for those inside the home clubhouse at American Family Field, where an assortment of industrial-strength blowers and fans was on full-blast Thursday afternoon to dry the last remaining drops of champagne and the product that made Milwaukee famous out of the carpet.
—Andrew Wagner, Forbes, 20 Sep. 2024
Over the hum of an industrial-strength air purifier and dehumidifier, Moss said the tenants had to vacate the unit quickly, leaving food and dishes on the counter.
—Connor Sheets, Los Angeles Times, 13 Feb. 2024
The industrial-strength fabric is built for travel, and the 43-liter capacity is more than enough to hold days worth of essentials.
—Mike Richard, Men's Health, 18 Aug. 2023
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Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Dec. 2024
All of the equipment is carried on an industrial-strength polypropylene utility cart, allowing the system to be wheeled around in emergency rooms or shelters.
—Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 8 Dec. 2024
The beehives share space with a plain of solar panels, green-roof plantings, and an industrial-strength Tesla megabattery that stores power.
—Karie Angell Luc, Chicago Tribune, 8 Nov. 2024
Deals on Kettles and Grinders Photograph: Wolf Gourmet Wolf Gourmet True Temperature Electric Kettle for $150 ($100 off)
Amazon
The Wolf True Temperature electric kettle is our favorite industrial-strength kettle.
—Scott Gilbertson, WIRED, 29 Sep. 2024
With a singularly mighty voice, an industrial-strength artistic identity, an unexpectedly earthy sense of humor, and of course, a handful of no-doubt five-star pop songs.
—Andrew Unterberger, Billboard, 15 Oct. 2024
Except, of course, for those inside the home clubhouse at American Family Field, where an assortment of industrial-strength blowers and fans was on full-blast Thursday afternoon to dry the last remaining drops of champagne and the product that made Milwaukee famous out of the carpet.
—Andrew Wagner, Forbes, 20 Sep. 2024
Over the hum of an industrial-strength air purifier and dehumidifier, Moss said the tenants had to vacate the unit quickly, leaving food and dishes on the counter.
—Connor Sheets, Los Angeles Times, 13 Feb. 2024
The industrial-strength fabric is built for travel, and the 43-liter capacity is more than enough to hold days worth of essentials.
—Mike Richard, Men's Health, 18 Aug. 2023
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“Industrial-strength.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/industrial-strength. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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