- tension⇄adj. tensionless.
- tension⇄noun 1. the act of stretching.
Ex. His tension on the rope made it break.
2. a stretched condition.
Ex. The tension of the bow gives its speed to the arrow.
3. (Figurative.) mental or nervous strain.
Ex. A mother feels ten - tension⇄tension, noun, verb.
- tension⇄v.t. to make tense; tighten; draw out.
Ex. tensioned steel rods. - tension⇄vapor pressure ortension
(Physics.) the pressure exerted by a vapor in an enclosed space when the vapor is in equilibrium with its liquid or solid at any specified temperature.
Ex. The vapor pressure in the container of sea water is lower than - tension⇄vapour pressure ortension
(Physics.) the pressure exerted by a vapour in an enclosed space when the vapour is in equilibrium with its liquid or solid at any specified temperature.
Ex. The vapour pressure in the container of sea water is lower