a. [ad. mod.L. *tensibil-is that may be stretched, f. tens-, ppl. stem of tendĕre to stretch.] Capable of being stretched; TENSILE 1. Hence Tensibility.
1626. Bacon, Sylva, § 327. Gold … is the Closest … of Metals: And is likewise the most Flexible, and Tensible.
1861. Fairbairn, Iron, 191. Direct tensible strength, compressive strength.
1676. Phil. Trans., XI. 707. What is the matter, structure, tenacity, tensibility,… and various use of Fibres?
