tensility /-silˈi-ti/ noun

tensimˈeter noun

An instrument for measuring vapour pressure

tensiomˈeter noun

An instrument for measuring tension, tensile strength, the moisture content of soil

tensiomˈetry noun

The branch of physics relating to tension, tensile strength, etc

tension /tenˈshən/ noun

1. Stretching
2. A pulling strain
3. Stretched or strained state
4. Strain generally
5. Formerly, pressure in gases or vapours
6. Electromotive force
7. A state of barely suppressed emotion, such as excitement, anxiety or hostility
8. A feeling of strain with resultant symptoms (psychology)
9. Strained relations between persons
10. Opposition between conflicting ideas or forces
11. A device for regulating the tautness of a string, thread in a sewing machine, etc
12. The looseness with which a person knits

To subject to tension

tenˈsional adjective

tenˈsionally adverb

tenˈsionless adjective

tensˈity noun

Tenseness

tensˈive adjective

Giving the sensation of tenseness or stiffness

tensˈor noun

1. A muscle that tightens a part (anatomy)
2. A mathematical or physical entity represented by components which depend in a special way on the choice of a co-ordinate system

tensorial /-söˈri-əl/ adjective

tensile strength noun

The strength of a material when being stretched, expressed as the greatest stress it can resist before breaking

tensile test noun (engineering)

A test performed on a metal or other material to determine its tensile characteristics

tension rod noun

A structural member subjected to tensile stress only