Tensile: meaning, definitions and examples

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tensile

 

[ หˆtษ›nsaษชl ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

material science

Tensile refers to the ability of a material to withstand tension or pulling forces without breaking. It is a crucial property that determines how materials behave under stress and strain. Materials with high tensile strength can endure large amounts of force before failing, making them ideal for construction and manufacturing applications. In engineering, tensile tests are performed to measure the strength and ductility of materials.

Synonyms

ductile, elastic, stretchable

Examples of usage

  • The tensile strength of steel is essential for construction.
  • Engineers conducted tensile tests on the composite materials.
  • This rope has a high tensile capacity, making it suitable for climbing.

Translations

Translations of the word "tensile" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น de traรงรฃo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคคเคจเคพเคต

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Zug-

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ tarikan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั€ะพะทั‚ัะณัƒะฒะฐะปัŒะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ naprฤ™ลผenie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅผ•ๅผตใฎ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท tensile

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ tensil

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท gerilme

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ธ์žฅ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู‚ูˆุฉ ุงู„ุดุฏ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ taลพnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ napรญnanie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ‹‰ไผธ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ napetost

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ teygja

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะพะทั‹ะปะผะฐะปั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒญแƒ˜แƒ›แƒ•แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ gษ™rginlik

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ tensil

Etymology

The word 'tensile' originates from the Latin root 'tensilis', which means 'capable of being stretched'. This term itself derives from 'tendere', meaning 'to stretch'. The usage of 'tensile' in relation to materials dates back to the early 19th century, when the study of materials science began to encompass the mechanical properties of materials. In engineering contexts, it became increasingly important to evaluate how materials behaved under various forms of stress, including tensile forces. As industrial practices advanced, the relevance of tensile properties gained prominence, especially in fields involving construction, aerospace, and manufacturing.

Word Frequency Rank

At #7,240 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.