tensile

• Relatif à la tension ou à l'étirement ; capable de s'étirer ou de s'allonger sous une force de traction.

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.

   relatif à la tension

   • 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.

   Synonymestensional

   Antonymescompressed

2. Capable of being drawn outC1formal

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

   ductile / extensible

   • 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.

   Synonymesductileextensiblemalleablepliablestretchabletractile

   Antonymesbrittleinelasticrigid