post-tension
post-ten sion ▶verb [ with obj. ] strengthen (reinforced concrete ) by applying tension to the reinforcing rods after the concrete has set: (as adj. post-tensioned ) : post-tensioned concrete. Compare with prestressed, pretension 2.
post-tension ▶verb [ with obj. ] strengthen (reinforced concrete ) by applying tension to the reinforcing rods after the concrete has set.