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- Dictionarytensile strength
noun
- 1. the resistance of a material to breaking under tension.
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- Ultimate tensile strength
Capacity of a material or structure to withstand loads tending to elongate; resists tension ; measured by the maximum stress that a material can withstand while being stretched or pulled before breaking
Ultimate tensile strength is the maximum stress that a material can withstand while being stretched or pulled before breaking. In brittle materials, the ultimate tensile strength is close to the yield point, whereas in ductile materials, the ultimate tensile strength can be higher. Wikipedia
