tensile
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/ˈtensl/
🇬🇧
/ˈtensaɪl/
adjective
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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.
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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.
translation
relating to the ability of something to be stretched or pulled without breaking; able to be stretched or pulled longer in a way that is not permanent