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post·ten·sion
/
poʊstˈtɛn
ʃən
/
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-sh
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verb (used with object)
1.
(in prestressed-concrete construction) to apply
tension
to (reinforcing strands) after the concrete has
set
.
Compare
pretension
2
(
def. 1
)
.
2.
to make (a concrete member) with posttensioned reinforcement.
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Origin:
1970–75;
post-
+
tension
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