material damage UK
AmE: /məˈtɪriəl ˈdæmɪdʒ/
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Definition of material damage - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

legalUKphysical harm caused to property or other solid, touchable thingsUK
  • The storm caused serious material damage to several houses.
  • The tenant was liable for the material damage to the kitchen cabinets.
  • Insurance adjusters documented all material damage caused by the warehouse fire.
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Expressions with material

boyfriend materialn.
someone considered suitable for a romantic relationship
he's so kind and caring, definitely boyfriend material..
girlfriend materialn.
person suitable to be a girlfriend
She is definitely girlfriend material.
boardroom materialn.
person suitable for high-level corporate meetings
She is definitely boardroom material with her leadership skills.
officer materialn.
qualities making someone fit to be an officer
His discipline and integrity show he has officer material.
cut from the same materialadj.
very similar in character or nature
The twins are cut from the same material.
bulletin board materialn.
information used to motivate or provoke a team
The coach used the rival's comments as bulletin board material.

Expressions with damage

damage controln.
actions taken to limit negative effects of a problem
The company engaged in damage control after the scandal broke..
do more damage than goodv.
cause more harm than benefit in a situation
The new policy did more damage than good.
what's someone's damageexp.
question someone's strange or rude actions
He ignored us all day. What's his damage?
what's the damageexp.
ask about the cost of something humorously
After dinner, he asked the waiter, "What's the damage?"
damage someone's chancesv.
make it harder for someone to succeed or win
The mistake could damage John's chances of getting the job.
repair the damagev.
fix or restore something broken or damaged
The workers were called to repair the damage to the bridge.
sun damagen.
harm to skin or objects caused by strong or long sunlight exposure
Years of sun damage left dark spots on his shoulders.
water damagen.
harm caused by water
The flood resulted in significant water damage to the basement.
do damagev.
cause physical harm that makes something less useful safe or complete
The storm might do damage to the old bridge.
flood damagen.
harm or loss caused by overflowing water covering normally dry areas
The homeowners applied for relief to repair the severe flood damage.

Terms related to material damage

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Terms with material damage included in their meaning

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protective coveringn.
safety
material that shields from harm or damage
acid-freen.
materials
material or product made to avoid acid that can damage it
friction burnn.
physics
damage to material from rubbing
potting compoundn.
technology
protective material poured around parts to seal and shield them from damage
stress corrosionn.
materials
gradual material damage caused together by pulling stress and corrosive surroundings
cavitation corrosionn.
material damage
damage from bubble collapse and chemical reactions on surfaces
corrosion resistancen.
technology
ability of a material to avoid damage from rust or chemicals
fireproofingn.
protective coating
material applied to surfaces to prevent fire damage

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  1. French:dommages matériels, ...
  2. German:Sachschaden, ...
  3. Italian:danno materiale, ...
  4. Spanish:daños materiales, ...
  5. Portuguese:dano material, ...
  6. Chinese:物质损害, ...
  7. Japanese:物的損害, ...
  8. Arabic:ضَرَرٌ مَادِّي, ...
  9. Hebrew:נֶזֶק רְכוּשִׁי, ...
  10. Russian:материальный ущерб, ...
  11. Ukrainian:матеріальна шкода, ...
  12. Hindi:भौतिक क्षति, ...
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