destructive testing
US: /dɪˈstrʌktɪv ˈtɛstɪŋ/
Definition

Definition of destructive testing - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

scienceTECH.testing method where an item is damaged or broken to study its behaviorTECH.
  • The engineers used destructive testing to evaluate the bridge materials.
  • Destructive testing of the prototype revealed a critical weakness in the frame joints.
  • They performed destructive testing on random samples to verify manufacturing quality.
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Expressions with destructive

self-destructiveadj.
tending to engage in activities that lead to one's failure
Her self-destructive choices led to her business downfall.
destructive criticismn.
negative feedback meant to hurt, not help, someone
Destructive criticism can damage a person's confidence.
destructive distillationn.
heating material in absence of air to decompose it
Destructive distillation of coal produces coke and gas.
destructive metabolismn.
process of breaking down substances for energy
Destructive metabolism helps in breaking down food for energy.
destructive readn.
memory read operation that erases or alters data after reading
The system performed a destructive read, wiping the data post-access..
destructive interferencen.
interaction of waves that reduces or cancels their combined strength
The pattern on the screen showed regions of destructive interference between the light waves.

Expressions with testing

testing timen.
period when a test or exam happens
The testing time for math is at 10 a.m.
testing, testing, one, twointj.
used to check if a microphone is working
Testing, testing, one, two, can you hear me?
testing centern.
place where people or things go to complete organized tests
She arrived early at the testing center to check in for the exam.
testing testing one, two, threeexp.
indicate a trial or test of something
Testing testing one, two, three, let's see if this works.
testing phasen.
stage in a process when something is checked to see if it works
The new app is in its testing phase before public release.
testing groundn.
place for testing new products or ideas
The new software was trialed in a testing ground before its public release..
testing stationn.
location for emissions testing
All cars must go through the testing station for emissions.
crash-testingadj.
used to describe testing for safety in accidents
The crash-testing procedures ensure the car's safety.
testing, testing, one, two, three, fourintj.
used to check if a microphone or audio works
Testing, testing, one, two, three, four, can you hear me?
testing, testing, one, two, three, four, fiveintj.
used to check if a microphone or audio system works
Testing, testing, one, two, three, four, five.

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Terms with destructive testing included in their meaning

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magnetic particle inspectionn.
technology
non-destructive testing method using magnetic fields and ferrous particles
NRMTabbr.
abr: Non-Destructive Radiographic Testing
test using X-rays without damaging the object

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  1. French:essai destructif, ...
  2. German:Zerstörungsprüfung, ...
  3. Italian:prova distruttiva, ...
  4. Spanish:ensayo destructivo, ...
  5. Portuguese:ensaio destrutivo, ...
  6. Chinese:破坏性试验, ...
  7. Japanese:破壊試験, ...
  8. Arabic:اخْتِبار تَدْمِيرِي, ...
  9. Hebrew:בְּדִיקָה הֶרְסָנִית, ...
  10. Russian:разрушающие испытания, ...
  11. Ukrainian:руйнівні випробування, ...
  12. Hindi:विनाशकारी परीक्षण, ...

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