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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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
Seams in the mirror determined the molding placement, and industrial-strength contractor's glue ($9, The Home Depot) holds the off-the-shelf pieces in place.
—Deb Schwartz, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Aug. 2023
We’ve been undone by industrial-strength temptation, and the new meds confer industrial-strength resistance.
—Tamar Haspel, Anchorage Daily News, 1 July 2023
Red Pro Pressure Washer Detergent Image courtesy Amazon Red Pro Pressure Washer Detergent is an industrial-strength cleaner designed to tackle the toughest jobs.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 25 Apr. 2023
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“Industrial-strength.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/industrial-strength. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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