TENSILE STRENGTH
\tˈɛnsa͡ɪl stɹˈɛŋθ], \tˈɛnsaɪl stɹˈɛŋθ], \t_ˈɛ_n_s_aɪ_l s_t_ɹ_ˈɛ_ŋ_θ]\
Definitions of TENSILE STRENGTH
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the strength of material expressed as the greatest longitudinal stress it can bear without tearing apart
By Princeton University
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