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tensile

/ˈten.saɪl/

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adjective

/ˈten.saɪl/C1formaltechnical
  • ruОтносящийся к растяжению; способный растягиваться или вытягиваться.

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.

    ruРастяжимый

    • 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.

    Synonymstensional

    Antonymscompressed

  2. Capable of being drawn outC1formal

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

    ruТягучий

    • 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.

    Synonymsductileextensiblemalleablepliablestretchabletractile

    Antonymsbrittleinelasticrigid

Forms
  • more tensile comparative form
  • most tensile superlative form