noun
- the quality or property of being able to be stretched or extended without breaking
Usage: technical
Examples
- The tensility of the metal wire made it ideal for electrical applications.
- Engineers tested the tensility of various materials before selecting one for the bridge cables.
- The fabric’s tensility allowed it to stretch without tearing.
- High tensility is an important characteristic for materials used in construction.
- The polymer’s tensility decreased significantly at low temperatures.
- Scientists measured the tensility of the new composite material.