DEFLECTION


Meaning of DEFLECTION in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ dɪflekʃ(ə)n ]

( deflections)

1.

The deflection of something means making it change direction. ( TECHNICAL )

...the deflection of light as it passes through the slits in the grating.

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2.

In sport, the deflection of a ball, kick, or shot is when the ball hits an object and then travels in a different direction.

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