tensile

[/ˈtɛnsəl/ or /ˈtɛnsaɪl/]
adjective
tensil
1. Relating to or involving tension; capable of being stretched or drawn out without breaking
Steel has excellent tensile properties, making it ideal for construction.
O aço tem excelentes propriedades tenseis, tornando-o ideal para construção.
2. Capable of tension; able to be pulled or extended
The tensile strength of the rope determines how much weight it can hold.
A resistência à tração da corda determina quanto peso ela pode suportar.
3. Of or relating to stretching or pulling force
The material was tested for tensile stress to ensure durability.
O material foi testado para tensão de tração para garantir durabilidade.
The term 'tensile' is primarily used in technical and scientific contexts in both Brazilian Portuguese and English-speaking regions. In Brazil, it appears frequently in engineering courses, construction standards (NBR - Normas Brasileiras), and industrial specifications. The concept is fundamental to quality control and material testing in manufacturing sectors.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
elasticstretchyductileflexibleextensible
Antonyms / Antônimos
brittlerigidfragileinelastic

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
tensil
Standard technical term used in engineering and materials science
Portugal
tensil
Same as Brazilian Portuguese; technical usage in engineering contexts
Engineering/Technical
de tração
Alternative descriptive phrase: 'resistência de tração' (tensile strength)

Related Words

tensiontensile strengthtensile stressductilityelasticitymalleability

Related Idioms & Phrases

tensile strength - the maximum stress a material can withstand while being stretched
tensile test - a test to determine how much tensile stress a material can endure
tensile properties - characteristics of a material related to its ability to be stretched
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