"tensile strain" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: tensile strains [plural]
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  1. (physics) The relative elongation of a material when subjected to tension. Tags: countable, uncountable Categories (topical): Physics Related terms: ultimate tensile strength (english: tensile strength)
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