posttension
(post-ten-sion)
3 syllables
Definition
verb. in prestressedconcrete construction to apply tension to reinforcing strands after the concrete has set
Example Sentence
The bridge is a posttension box girder structure. Spelled as one word.
Synonyms
tension after concrete set; post-tension; apply tension after concrete set
Antonyms
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