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Charpy impact test

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A test of the impact strength of a material, used to determine its relative ductility or brittleness.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Qualifier: materials science

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: Charpy, Charpy test

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

Named after French scientist Georges Charpy (1865–1945).

Across languages

Translations

2 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Finnish: Charpyn iskukoe — test of the impact strength of a material
  • Greek: Δοκιμή πρόσκρουσης Charpy (Dokimí próskrousis Charpy) — test of the impact strength of a material