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Vocabulary Entry
deformation
|noun • verb
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N
noun
The action or process of deforming or the state of being deformed.
Example Sentences
"The deformation of the metal caused it to lose its original shape."
"Scientists studied the deformation of the Earth's crust after the earthquake."
"The artist used deformation to create a unique sculpture."
V
verb
To alter the shape or structure of something; to distort.
Example Sentences
"Excessive heat can deform the plastic material."
"They used heavy weights to deform the rubber."
"The floodwaters may deform the landscape significantly."