ruggedizes
Hardens for abuse
Ruggedizes means makes something rugged—designed to withstand rough handling, harsh conditions, or extreme environments.
The term appears most often in technical and military contexts, describing equipment modified for durability: The company ruggedizes laptops for field use.
A ruggedized device can survive drops, dust, water, and temperature extremes that would destroy standard versions.
Becomes firm or solid
- fortifiesStrengthens against threat
- mil-specDefense department specification
- tacticalStrategically planned
- shock-resistantAble to endure impacts
waterproofs · ballistic · hardened · mission-critical · operational · warfare · survivable
Strengthens or supports further
- strengthensIncreases force or durability
- toughensBecomes more resistant
- weatherproofsMakes resistant to elements
- heavy-dutyBuilt for hard use
industrial-grade · impact-resistant · encases · seals · corrosion-resistant · worksite · machinery · durable
Mobile personal computers
- tabletsFlat portable computing devices
- smartphonesHandheld touchscreen computers
- devicesTools or mechanisms
- handheldDesigned for palm use
cameras · sensors · circuitry · connectors · housings · potting · touchscreens · radios
Protects against climate extremes
- all-terrainCapable on any ground
- wildernessUncultivated, uninhabited natural region
- trail-readySuitable for hiking
- campingOutdoor recreational lodging
hiking · mountaineering · backcountry · elements · exposure · UV-resistant · nature · explorers
hardens
Becomes firm or solid
- fortifiesStrengthens against threat
- mil-specDefense department specification
- tacticalStrategically planned
shock-resistant · waterproofs · ballistic · hardened · mission-critical · operational · warfare · survivable
reinforces
Strengthens or supports further
- strengthensIncreases force or durability
- toughensBecomes more resistant
- weatherproofsMakes resistant to elements
heavy-duty · industrial-grade · impact-resistant · encases · seals · corrosion-resistant · worksite · machinery · durable · enclosure
laptops
Mobile personal computers
- tabletsFlat portable computing devices
- smartphonesHandheld touchscreen computers
- devicesTools or mechanisms
handheld · cameras · sensors · circuitry · connectors · housings · potting · touchscreens · radios · equipment
weatherizes
Protects against climate extremes
- all-terrainCapable on any ground
- wildernessUncultivated, uninhabited natural region
- trail-readySuitable for hiking
camping · hiking · mountaineering · backcountry · elements · exposure · UV-resistant · nature · explorers · gear
ruggedizesweakens
Reduces strength or power
softens · delicates · compromises · destabilizes · degrades
ruggedizesrefines
Makes purer or better
polishes · streamlines · sophisticates · domesticates · prettifies