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deformation

[ dee-fawr-mey-shuhn, def-er- ]

noun

  1. the act of deforming; deform; distortion; disfigurement.
  2. the result of deforming; deform; change of form, especially for the worse.
  3. an altered form.
  4. Geology, Mechanics. a change in the shape or dimensions of a body, resulting from stress; strain.


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yvlog History and Origins

Origin of deformation1

1400–50; late Middle English deformacioun < Latin ŧōپō- (stem of ŧōپō ), equivalent to ŧō ( us ) (past participle of ŧō; deform 1 ) + -ō- -ion
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And governing body the FIA has introduced tougher tests for China after analysing footage from cameras aimed at studying rear wing deformation in Melbourne.

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The liquid flow of the outer core as well as pull from an uneven gravity field may cause deformation.

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A material with this sensitivity could be valuable for engineering applications in which large-scale forces need to be measured, as in monitoring building deformations, or in biological research to characterize forces in cells.

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“There would be earthquakes galore and ground deformation. It wouldn’t be a single feature that had an explosion — there would be changes all over the place.”

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Understanding the distinctive and highly directional nature of halogen bonds is crucial for crystal engineering and studying photoinduced structural deformations, which is key for the development of innovative photo-functional materials.

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