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Definition of «roughness»

Roughness refers to the unevenness or irregularity in a surface, often characterized by bumps, ridges, or other textural features. It can be measured and quantified using various metrics such as average roughness height (Ra), root mean square roughness (Rq) or maximum roughness depth (Rt). In general usage, the term "roughness" may also refer to harshness, coarseness, or lack of refinement in behavior, manners, or appearance.

Usage examples

  1. The roughness of the sandpaper helped me remove the paint from the wooden surface.
  2. I could feel the roughness of the tree bark as I ran my fingers over it.
  3. The roughness of the road surface caused my car's tires to make a loud noise.
  4. I couldn't walk comfortably on the roughness of the gravel path without wearing proper shoes.
  5. The artist added texture to the painting by using different brush strokes to create roughness.

Phrases with «roughness»

Sentences with «roughness»

  • This is a high fidelity rubber mold of hadrosaurid dinosaur teeth, with a gold coated replica for measurement of roughness of the tooth surfaces. (sciencedaily.com)
  • • Decrease in Appearance of Cellulite Up To 90 % • Reduction in skin Surface Roughness of up to 72 % • Average Decrease in Appearance of Cellulite of 51 % • Helps Decrease Fat Deposits & Water Retention • Firmer Smoother Skin & Improved Elasticity (musclegelz.com)
  • In a related paper by Thom, Goldsby and colleagues, published recently in the journal Geophysical Research Letters, the researchers examined patterns of roughness in faults that have become exposed at Earth's surface due to uplifted plates and erosion. (sciencedaily.com)
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