| Term | compressive strength |
| Pronunciation | kum-PRES-iv strength |
| See also | tensile strength, yield strength |
| Definition | The compressive force that a material can withstand. Compressive strength is measured by compressing a sample of the material until it ruptures or deforms to a specified percentage of the sample's original height. |
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