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tensible, a.|ˈtɛnsɪb(ə)l| [ad. mod.L. *tensibil-is that may be stretched, f. tens-, ppl. stem of tendĕre to stretch.] Capable of being stretched; = tensile 1. Hence tensiˈbility.
1626Bacon Sylva §327 Gold..is the Closest..of Metals: And is likewise the most Flexible, and Tensible. 1861Fairbairn Iron 191 Direct tensible strength, compressive strength. 1676Phii. Trans. XI. 707 What is the matter, structure, tenacity, tensibility,..and various use of Fibres? |