tensile
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/ˈtensl/
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/ˈtensaɪl/
relating to the ability of something to be stretched or pulled without breaking
The bridge's design takes into account the tensile properties of the materials used.
该桥的设计考虑了所用材料的拉伸特性。
able to be stretched or pulled longer in a way that is not permanent
The new rubber bands are highly tensile, making them perfect for our experiments.
新的橡皮筋具有很高的拉伸性,使它们非常适合我们的实验。