Definition of deflection

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Deflection (n.) A deviation of the rays of light toward the surface of an opaque body; inflection; diffraction.

Lern More About Deflection

Deflection :: Deflection (n.) The bending which a beam or girder undergoes from its own weight or by reason of a load.
Deflexure :: Deflexure (n.) A bending or turning aside; deflection.
Bend :: Bend (n.) A turn or deflection from a straight line or from the proper direction or normal position; a curve; a crook; as, a slight bend of the body; a bend in a road..
Diffraction :: Diffraction (n.) The deflection and decomposition of light in passing by the edges of opaque bodies or through narrow slits, causing the appearance of parallel bands or fringes of prismatic colors, as by the action of a grating of fine lines or bars..
Deflectionization :: Deflectionization (n.) The act of freeing from inflections.
Deflection :: Deflection (n.) The deviation of a shot or ball from its true course.
Deflection :: Deflection (n.) The act of turning aside, or state of being turned aside; a turning from a right line or proper course; a bending, esp. downward; deviation..
Deflexion :: Deflexion (n.) See Deflection.
Deflective :: Deflective (a.) Causing deflection.
Deflection :: Deflection (n.) A deviation of the rays of light toward the surface of an opaque body; inflection; diffraction.
Galvanometer :: Galvanometer (n.) An instrument or apparatus for measuring the intensity of an electric current, usually by the deflection of a magnetic needle..
Diffract :: Diffract (v. t.) To break or separate into parts; to deflect, or decompose by deflection, a/ rays of light..
Deflectionize :: Deflectionize (v. t.) To free from inflections.
Set :: Set (n.) The deflection of a tooth, or of the teeth, of a saw, which causes the the saw to cut a kerf, or make an opening, wider than the blade..
Deadbeat :: Deadbeat (a.) Making a beat without recoil; giving indications by a single beat or excursion; -- said of galvanometers and other instruments in which the needle or index moves to the extent of its deflection and stops with little or no further oscillation.
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