RUGGEDIZE
ruggedize, ruggedise
(verb) produce in a version designed to withstand rough usage; “Detroit ruggedized the family car”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Verb
ruggedize (third-person singular simple present ruggedizes, present participle ruggedizing, simple past and past participle ruggedized)
To produce a more rugged version of something, so that it will withstand rough treatment
Source: Wiktionary
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