industrial-strength

Built for factories

Industrial-strength describes something powerful enough for heavy commercial or manufacturing use, as opposed to lighter consumer versions: industrial-strength cleaner.

The term is frequently used figuratively to mean exceptionally strong or intense: industrial-strength coffee, industrial-strength skepticism.

The hyphen is standard.

durability

heavy-duty

Built for hard use

durable · hard-wearing · long-lasting · resilient · sturdy · solid · fortified · indestructible · unbreakable · armored

potency

powerful

Having great strength

heavy-duty · supercharged · turbocharged · amplified · enhanced · intensive · hardcore · uncompromising · professional-grade · military-grade

figurative

serious

Weighty and requiring attention

extreme · massive · world-class · top-tier · next-level · institutional · hospital-grade · professional · commercial · ironclad

Categories
Opposites
power/intensity

industrial-strengthweak

Lacking power or force

mild · diluted · watered-down · gentle · light

intended use context

industrial-strengthhousehold

Domestic unit of residents

domestic · consumer-grade · residential · everyday · DIY

grade/quality tier

industrial-strengthconsumer-grade

Designed for ordinary buyers

economy · standard · regular · basic · light-duty

Family

industrial, strength, industry, industries, industrious, industriously, industrialize, industrialized, industrialization

Familiarity
Top 200,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Everyday, not technical · Rated G