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factor of safety
noun
Also called safety factor.
Origin:
1855–60
1855–60
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Factor of safety
is always a great word to know.
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| a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison. |
| a gadget; dingus; thingumbob. |
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| factor of safety | |
| —n | |
| Also called: safety factor the ratio of the breaking stress of a material or structure to the calculated maximum stress when in use | |
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