tensile

• Sich auf Zug oder Dehnung beziehend; die Eigenschaft, durch Zugspannung gedehnt oder gestreckt werden zu können.

Relating to tension; capable of being stretched or drawn out.

1. Relating to tensionC1formal

   Of or relating to the state of being stretched or under tension.

   Zug-

   • The tensile strength of the steel cable was tested.
   • Engineers measure the tensile forces in the bridge structure.
   • Tensile stress can cause materials to deform.

   Synonymetensional

   Antonymecompressed

2. Capable of being drawn outC1formal

   Having the ability to be stretched, shaped, or drawn out without breaking.

   Dehnbar

   • Gold is a highly tensile metal, easily drawn into wire.
   • The tensile properties of the plastic make it suitable for molding.
   • This alloy is both tensile and durable.

   Synonymeductileextensiblemalleablepliablestretchabletractile

   Antonymebrittleinelasticrigid