mechanical test

UK: /məˈkænɪkəl tɛst/

Definition

Definition of mechanical test - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

technology

TECH.

exam of how a material behaves when forces or loads are applied

TECH.

The metal sample failed during the mechanical test at high temperature.
Each alloy undergoes a mechanical test before mass production.
The lab scheduled a mechanical test to measure the beam’s tensile strength.

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Expressions with mechanical

mechanical engineer

person who designs and builds machines

The mechanical engineer designed a new type of engine.

mechanical pencil

pencil with a replaceable extendable lead

She used a mechanical pencil for her sketches.

mechanical failure

breakdown of a machine when its moving parts stop working correctly

The accident was blamed on mechanical failure in the car's braking system.

mechanical work

practical tasks involving building, repairing, or adjusting machines or moving parts

Most of the mechanical work on the car was finished by the weekend.

mechanical workshop

room or building where machines or mechanical parts are made or repaired

The college built a new mechanical workshop for engineering students.

mechanical bull

machine that simulates a bucking bull

He tried to stay on the mechanical bull for a full minute.

Expressions with test

test out

try something to evaluate its effectiveness

They decided to test out the new software before full deployment..

acid test

rigorous test to determine quality or value

The new policy faces its acid test next month.

pub test

test if most people think something is fair or reasonable

That policy doesn't pass the pub test.

straight-face test

evaluation if something can be said seriously

The proposal didn't pass the straight-face test.

put to the test

evaluate something by testing or experimentation

The new software was put to the test yesterday.

stand the test

endure over time without failing

Their friendship stood the test of time.

test of time

ability of something to remain useful or valued over a long period

Only the best constructions can withstand the test of time..

test someone's patience

push someone to see how long they stay calm

The children always test their teacher's patience.

test the water

try something to see if it works

She decided to test the water before investing more money.

test the waters

try something new or explore before deciding or committing

She wanted to test the waters before joining the club.

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tensile test

technology

mechanical test where a material sample is stretched until deforming or breaking

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French:essai mécanique, ...
German:mechanische Prüfung, ...
Italian:prova meccanica, ...
Spanish:ensayo mecánico, ...
Portuguese:ensaio mecânico, ...
Chinese:力学试验, ...
Japanese:機械的試験, ...
Arabic:اخْتِبارٌ مِيكانيكيّ, ...
Hebrew:בְּדִיקָה מְכָנִית, ...
Russian:механическое испытание, ...
Ukrainian:механічне випробування, ...
Hindi:यांत्रिक परीक्षण, ...
Bengali:যান্ত্রিক পরীক্ষা, ...
Catalan:assaig mecànic, ...
Czech:mechanická zkouška, ...
Danish:mekanisk prøve, ...
Dutch:mechanische test, ...
Greek:μηχανική δοκιμή, ...
Hungarian:mechanikai vizsgálat, ...
Khmer:ការធ្វើតេស្តមេកានិច, ...
Korean:기계적 시험, ...
Persian:آزمون مکانیکی, ...
Polish:badanie mechaniczne, ...
Portuguese (BR):ensaio mecânico, ...
Romanian:încercare mecanică, ...
Swedish:mekaniskt prov, ...
Thai:การทดสอบเชิงกล, ...
Turkish:mekanik test, ...
Vietnamese:thử nghiệm cơ học, ...

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