Associations to the word «Tensile»

Wiktionary

TENSILE, adjective. Of or pertaining to tension
TENSILE, adjective. Capable of being stretched; ductile
TENSILE STRAIN, noun. (physics) The relative elongation of a material when subjected to tension
TENSILE STRENGTH, noun. Alternative form of ultimate tensile strength
TENSILE STRENGTHS, noun. Plural of tensile strength

Dictionary definition

TENSILE, adjective. Of or relating to tension; "tensile stress"; "tensile pull".
TENSILE, adjective. Capable of being shaped or bent or drawn out; "ductile copper"; "malleable metals such as gold"; "they soaked the leather to made it pliable"; "pliant molten glass"; "made of highly tensile steel alloy".

Wise words

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