tensility

/tɛnˈsɪlɪti/
noun
  1. The quality or property of being able to be stretched, drawn out, or elongated without breaking.
    • The tensility of the new synthetic fiber was tested in the factory.
    • The tensility of copper makes it ideal for electrical wires.
    • Gold is known for its high tensility, allowing it to be hammered into thin sheets.
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