deflective
[ dih-flek-tiv ]
adjective
causing deflection.
Origin of deflective
1Other words from deflective
- non·de·flec·tive, adjective
- un·de·flec·tive, adjective
Words Nearby deflective
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How to use deflective in a sentence
Turret and barbette armor may be considered as deflective armor.
In the usual form of deflective deck the armor is at such a small inclination with the horizon that it becomes very effective.
The term inclined armor denotes deflective armor that is inclined to the vertical.
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