factor of safety
fac·tor of safe·ty
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- US Pronunciation
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- [fak-ter uhv, ov seyf-tee]
- /ˈfæk tər ʌv, ɒv ˈseɪf ti/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [fak-ter uhv, ov seyf-tee]
- /ˈfæk tər ʌv, ɒv ˈseɪf ti/
Definitions of factor of safety words
- noun factor of safety the ratio of the maximum stress that a structural part or other piece of material can withstand to the maximum stress estimated for it in the use for which it is designed. 1
- noun factor of safety the ratio of the breaking stress of a material or structure to the calculated maximum stress when in use 0
- noun factor of safety the ratio of the maximum strength of a piece of material or a part to the probable maximum load to be applied to it 0
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Origin of factor of safety
First appearance:
before 1855 One of the 30% newest English words
First recorded in 1855-60
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Parts of speech for Factor of safety
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factor of safety popularity
This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 27% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
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