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superhard

adj · noun · 4 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

adj

Meaning 1

Having a very high hardness.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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adj

Meaning 2

Highly strengthened against attack.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • a superhard missile silo

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adj

Meaning 3

Having a hardness between that of boron nitride and that of diamond.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

Topics: chemistry, geography, geology, mineralogy, natural-sciences, physical-sciences

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noun

Meaning 4

A tyre whose compound is harder than a normal hard tyre.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: hobbies, lifestyle, motor-racing, racing, sports

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History

Etymology

From super- + hard.