Русско-английский научно-технический словарь
см. тж. преимущество
• The merits (or advantages) of plastic propellants are their unequalled chemical stability and good storage properties.
• The virtues (or assets) of ammonium nitrate are its cheapness and the low toxicity of the gases produced.
• The chief value of the RNAs is in a mechanical capacity as a carrier of ... (биол.).