industrial-strength
See also: industrial strength
English
editAdjective
editindustrial-strength (comparative more industrial-strength, superlative most industrial-strength)
- Having a level of potency, concentration, or durability suitable for industrial tasks, as opposed to merely household tasks.
Usage notes
editThis phrase is frequently used hyperbolically in advertisements for cleaning products and other chemicals, to imply that the product is more effective than others available for household use.