Definition of Mohs' scale in English:

Mohs' scale

nounməʊz

A scale of hardness used in classifying minerals. It runs from 1 to 10 using a series of reference minerals, and position on the scale depends on ability to scratch minerals rated lower.
（测量矿物硬度的）莫氏硬度标
Example sentencesExamples
- On Mohs' scale a finger nail is 2.5; a copper coin 3.5; a knife blade 5.5; and a metal file 6.5-7.
- Scratch hardness is measured according to the Mohs' scale.
- So a quick application of Mohs' scale of hardness to the base of the item, using a pocket knife, was employed to satisfy my friend's curiosity.

Origin

Late 19th century: named after Friedrich Mohs, (1773–1839), German mineralogist.

Definition of Mohs' scale in US English:

Mohs' scale

nounˈmōz ˌskāl

A scale of hardness used in classifying minerals. It runs from 1 to 10 using a series of reference minerals, and position on the scale depends on ability to scratch minerals rated lower.
（测量矿物硬度的）莫氏硬度标
Example sentencesExamples
- Scratch hardness is measured according to the Mohs' scale.
- On Mohs' scale a finger nail is 2.5; a copper coin 3.5; a knife blade 5.5; and a metal file 6.5-7.
- So a quick application of Mohs' scale of hardness to the base of the item, using a pocket knife, was employed to satisfy my friend's curiosity.

Origin

Late 19th century: named after Friedrich Mohs, (1773–1839), German mineralogist.

词汇	Mohs' scale
释义	Definition of Mohs' scale in English: Mohs' scale nounməʊz A scale of hardness used in classifying minerals. It runs from 1 to 10 using a series of reference minerals, and position on the scale depends on ability to scratch minerals rated lower. （测量矿物硬度的）莫氏硬度标 Example sentencesExamples On Mohs' scale a finger nail is 2.5; a copper coin 3.5; a knife blade 5.5; and a metal file 6.5-7. Scratch hardness is measured according to the Mohs' scale. So a quick application of Mohs' scale of hardness to the base of the item, using a pocket knife, was employed to satisfy my friend's curiosity. Origin Late 19th century: named after Friedrich Mohs, (1773–1839), German mineralogist. Definition of Mohs' scale in US English: Mohs' scale nounˈmōz ˌskāl A scale of hardness used in classifying minerals. It runs from 1 to 10 using a series of reference minerals, and position on the scale depends on ability to scratch minerals rated lower. （测量矿物硬度的）莫氏硬度标 Example sentencesExamples Scratch hardness is measured according to the Mohs' scale. On Mohs' scale a finger nail is 2.5; a copper coin 3.5; a knife blade 5.5; and a metal file 6.5-7. So a quick application of Mohs' scale of hardness to the base of the item, using a pocket knife, was employed to satisfy my friend's curiosity. Origin Late 19th century: named after Friedrich Mohs, (1773–1839), German mineralogist.
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