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crashworthiness - 2 dictionary results

crash⋅wor⋅thi⋅ness

[krash-wur-thee-nis]
–noun
the ability of a car or other vehicle to withstand a collision or crash with minimal bodily injury to its occupants.

Origin:
1945–50; crash 1 + -worthy + -ness


crashworthy, adjective
crash·wor·thy   (krāsh'wûr'thē)   
adj.  Capable of withstanding the effects of a crash: crashworthy cars; crashworthy seats.
crash'wor'thi·ness n.
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