"crashworthiness" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From crashworthy + -ness. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|crashworthy|ness}} crashworthy + -ness Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} crashworthiness (uncountable)
  1. The state or quality of being crashworthy. Tags: uncountable
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