surface roughness
UK: /ˈsɜːfɪs ˈrʌfnəs/
Definition

Definition of surface roughness - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

technologyTECH.measure of how uneven or bumpy a material surface isTECH.
  • The engineer checked the surface roughness after grinding the metal part.
  • Surface roughness was critical for ensuring a proper seal between the two parts.
  • The report compared surface roughness across different finishing techniques.
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Expressions with surface

on the surfaceadv.
at the outermost layer or level
The paint looks fine on the surface but is peeling underneath.
below the surfaceadv.
in a position under the top layer
The fish swam below the surface.
bring to the surfacev.
cause something to rise to the top
The diver brought the treasure to the surface.
bubble to the surfacev.
rise to the top of a liquid
The air bubbles to the surface of the water.
under the surfaceadv.
existing beneath the top layer or exterior
The water was calm, but under the surface, currents were strong.
beneath the surfaceadv.
under the top layer
The treasure was buried beneath the surface of the sand.

Terms related to surface roughness

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Terms with surface roughness included in their meaning

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smooth downv.
craftsmanship
make a surface even and free of roughness
smoothedadj.
even surface
having a surface free from roughness or bumps
surface qualityn.
technology
measured condition of a surface about smoothness flatness or roughness
harshnessn.
texture
roughness of a surface causing discomfort
profilometern.
measurement
instrument measuring surface profile and roughness

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  1. French:rugosité de surface, ...
  2. German:Oberflächenrauheit, ...
  3. Italian:rugosità superficiale, ...
  4. Spanish:rugosidad superficial, ...
  5. Portuguese:rugosidade da superfície, ...
  6. Chinese:表面粗糙度, ...
  7. Japanese:表面粗さ, ...
  8. Arabic:خُشُونَة السَّطْح, ...
  9. Hebrew:חַסְפּוּס פְּנֵי הַשֶּׁטַח, ...
  10. Russian:шероховатость поверхности, ...
  11. Ukrainian:шорсткість поверхні, ...
  12. Hindi:सतह खुरदरापन, ...
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