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Bursting strength
Table 2, Table 2.3
Pronunciation
Subdomain (1st level):  Properties
Subdomain (2nd level):  Mechanical properties
Grammatical category:  Complex term
Grammar notes:  Uncountable
Definition:  Resistance of a paper sheet to deformation by an expanding rubber diaphragm, as measured by the hydraulic pressure at the point of rupture.
Definition source:  EN 9
Context:  Bursting strength is actually a combination of MD and CD tensile strengths and extensibilities and the rupture line is usually in the CD.
Context source:  EN 48
Attestation:  2
Co-hyponyms:  Formation, Grammage, Caliper, Bulk, Wire side, Grain direction, Stiffness, Tensile strength, Tearing strength, Folding endurance, Abrasion resistance
Hyperonyms:  Mechanical properties
Related terms:  Burst tester
It:  Resistenza allo scoppio
Degree of reliability IT:  3
Fr:  Résistance à l’éclatement
Degree of reliability FR:  3