deform

Example Sentences

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"Without atom motion you have a hard time having the material be able to deform and return," says Dr Padula.

From BBC • May 12, 2025

I love this quote by Ntozake Shange: “i cant count the number of times i have viscerally wanted to attack deform n maim the language that i was taught to hate myself in.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2025

When high loads are applied to superelastic materials they can deform to large strains which would result in a permanent strain in conventional materials without break.

From Science Daily • May 30, 2024

At very high exposures, fluoride can also weaken and deform bones.

From Salon • May 7, 2024

“Or your hand will move and you’ll deform yourself.”

From "Dead End in Norvelt" by Jack Gantos