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deformation

[dee-fawr-mey-shuhn, def-er-] / ˌdi fɔrˈmeɪ ʃən, ˌdɛf ər- /


NOUN
disfigurement
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While R tracks expansion or deformation of the molecule and its fragments, A provides insight into fragmentation, including how large or small the resulting pieces are.

From Science Daily

Inside its granite layers, researchers discovered numerous grains of quartz marked by tiny structures known as planar deformation features.

From Science Daily

Through large-scale molecular dynamics simulations, they watched how atoms reorganized during deformation and heating.

From Science Daily

The claim relates to deformation of the ship's hull, which has required months of remedial work.

From BBC

And governing body the FIA has introduced tougher tests for China after analysing footage from cameras aimed at studying rear wing deformation in Melbourne.

From BBC