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| − | '''Tenacity''' is the customary [[measure]] of strength of a fiber or yarn. In the U.S. it is usually defined as the [[ultimate]] (breaking) strength of the fiber (in gram-force units) divided by the [ | + | '''Tenacity''' is the customary [[measure]] of strength of a fiber or yarn. In the U.S. it is usually defined as the [[ultimate]] (breaking) strength of the fiber (in gram-force units) divided by the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Units_of_textile_measurement#Denier denier]. |
| − | Because denier is a measure of the linear density, the tenacity works out to be not a measure of force per unit area, but rather a quasi-[[dimension]]less measure [[analogous]] to [ | + | Because denier is a measure of the linear density, the tenacity works out to be not a measure of force per unit area, but rather a quasi-[[dimension]]less measure [[analogous]] to [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Specific_strength specific strength]. |
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Latest revision as of 02:37, 13 December 2020
The quality or property of being tenacious.
- 1. Cohesiveness, toughness; viscosity, clamminess (of a liquid); also, adhesive quality, stickiness.
- 2. The quality of retaining what is held, physically or mentally; firmness of hold or attachment; firmness of purpose, persistence, obstinacy.
- b. Retentiveness (of memory).
- 3. Tendency to keep fast hold of money; miserliness, niggardliness, parsimony. Obs.
Tenacity is the customary measure of strength of a fiber or yarn. In the U.S. it is usually defined as the ultimate (breaking) strength of the fiber (in gram-force units) divided by the denier.
Because denier is a measure of the linear density, the tenacity works out to be not a measure of force per unit area, but rather a quasi-dimensionless measure analogous to specific strength.
