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Deformation

Noun CEFR C1
ˌdɛfəˈmeɪʃən

Definitions

  1. The act of deforming, or state of being deformed.
    countable, uncountable
  2. A transformation; change of shape.
    countable, uncountable

Equivalents

Españoldeformación
Françaisdéformation
DeutschVerformung
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Examples

“plastic deformation”
“permanent deformation”
“structural deformation”
“The metal showed signs of deformation under stress⟳.”
“Earthquakes can cause severe ground deformation.”

CEFR level

C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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See also

deformation energy deformation retract Deformational Deformations deformatter Deformed

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