deflexion

• Существительное, обозначающее действие по изгибанию или отклонению в сторону, например, отклонение волны, движение указателя измерительного прибора или изменение направления или фокуса.

A noun referring to the act of bending or turning aside, such as the deviation of a wave, the movement of a measuring instrument's indicator, or a change in direction or focus.

1. Wave bendingC1formalscientific

   The amount by which a propagating wave is bent from its original path.

   Отклонение волны

   • The deflexion of light waves was measured in the experiment.
   • Scientists calculated the deflexion of the radio waves.
   • The deflexion of sound waves can be affected by temperature.

   Синонимыdeflectiondeviationrefraction

2. Instrument pointer movementC1formalscientific

   The movement of the pointer or pen of a measuring instrument from its zero position.

   Отклонение указателя

   • The deflexion of the needle indicated a high voltage.
   • A small deflexion was observed on the gauge.
   • The instrument's deflexion was recorded for analysis.

3. Bent or deflected propertyC1formalscientific

   The property of being bent or deflected from a straight line.

   Отклонение или изгиб

   • The deflexion of the beam was caused by the load.
   • Engineers studied the deflexion of the bridge under stress.
   • The deflexion of the rod was measured in millimeters.

   Синонимыcurvaturedeflectiondeviationflexure

   Антонимыstraightness

4. C2formal

   A turning aside of your course, attention, or concern.

   Отклонение

   • His deflexion from the main topic confused the audience.
   • The deflexion of her attention was noticeable during the lecture.
   • A sudden deflexion in his career path surprised everyone.

   Синонимыdetourdeviationdigressiondivergencediversionswerve