deformation
ˌdɛfɔːrˈmeɪʃən
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Definition of deformation - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
structural changesresult of deforming
  • The deformation was evident in the twisted frame..
distortion warping
2.
physicsTECH.alteration in dimensions from applied stressTECH.
  • Engineers measured the deformation of the bridge under load.
distortion twisting warping
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Expressions with deformation

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permanent change in shape under external force
The metal exhibited plastic deformation after being stressed beyond its yield point..

Origin of deformation

Latin, de (down) + formare (to form)

Terms with deformation included in their meaning

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physics
shallow deformation in a surface from an impact
deformation
deform due to opposing forces
technology
added supports that help a structure resist stress and deformation
material science
sudden breakage of a material without significant deformation
physics
ratio of stress to deformation in materials
material science
maximum stress material can withstand without permanent deformation
material resistance
measure of a material's ability to resist deformation under stress
physics
opposition a body or material offers to movement or physical deformation

Examples of deformation in a sentence

  • Deformation can affect material strength.
  • The deformation of the metal was visible after the pressure test.
  • Scientists studied the deformation of the material under extreme heat.

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  1. French:déformation, ...
  2. German:Verformung, ...
  3. Italian:deformazione, ...
  4. Spanish:deformación, ...
  5. Portuguese:deformação, ...
  6. Chinese:变形, 形变, ...
  7. Japanese:変形, 形状変化, ...
  8. Arabic:تَشَوُّه, تحريف, ...
  9. Hebrew:עִוֵּת, עִיוּוּת, ...
  10. Russian:деформация, изменение формы, ...
  11. Ukrainian:деформація, викривлення, ...
  12. Hindi:विकृति, विकृतिकरण, ...
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