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Factor of safety
/fˈæktər
əv
sˈeɪfti/
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Factor of safety
noun
1.
The ratio of the breaking stress of a structure to the estimated maximum stress in ordinary use.
Synonym:
safety factor
.
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Words linked to "Factor of safety" :
safety factor
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