der Härtegrad
Translation
degree of hardness, hardness level
Examples
Der Härtegrad des Wassers ist hier sehr hoch.
The degree of hardness of the water is very high here.
Man misst den Härtegrad von Mineralien auf einer Skala.
The degree of hardness of minerals is measured on a scale.
Grammar Patterns
the degree of hardness of sth. Der Härtegrad des Materials wird geprüft.
Similar Words
Synonyms: hardness, firmness
Etymology
A compound noun from 'Härte' (hardness) and 'Grad' (degree).
Memory Tips
Literally translates to 'hardness-degree'. If you know both parts, the meaning is very clear.