deformation
Americannoun
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the act of deforming; distortion
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the result of deforming; a change in form, esp for the worse
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a change in the dimensions of an object resulting from a stress
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Etymology
Origin of deformation
1400–50; late Middle English deformacioun < Latin dēfōrmātiōn- (stem of dēfōrmātiō ), equivalent to dēfōrmāt ( us ) (past participle of dēfōrmāre; see deform 1) + -iōn- -ion
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Earth Science - Middle School
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Rocks and Minerals - Introductory
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As extreme cold makes conventional deformation increasingly difficult, the newly formed crystal structures provide other pathways for the metal to accommodate stress.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 31, 2026
Its strength model allows simulated planetary material to resist deformation in ways more consistent with real geologic substances, including the rock and metals that likely made up Theia and the proto-Earth, or solid ice.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 11, 2026
The deformation of hemoglobin that causes sickle-cell disease can result in lifelong pain.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 9, 2026
This technique studies the orientation of magnetic minerals inside rocks and can reveal whether their internal structure reflects original volcanic processes or later deformation caused by tectonic forces.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 9, 2026
The deformation to the west of the Three Sisters doesn’t pose a problem right now, and it might not for a very long time to come.
From "Mountain of Fire" by Rebecca E. F. Barone
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