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tensile stress

American  
[ten-suhl stres, ten-sahyl] / ˈtɛn səl ˈstrɛs, ˈtɛnˌsaɪl /

noun

  1. Physics. the internal force per unit area within a material that results from a pulling or stretching force.

  2. a pulling or stretching force.

tensile stress Scientific  

  1. See under axial stress

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