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Brinell′ hard′ness num′ber, [Metall.]
  1. Metallurgya rating obtained from a test (Brinell′ test′) to determine the hardness of a metal by pressing a steel ball of a standard size into the metal using a standard force. Also called Brinell′ num′ber. Abbr.: Bhn
  • named after J.A. Brinell (1849–1925), Swedish engineer

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