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Deformation

Scope note

Any change of form, shape, or dimensions produced in a body by a stress or force without a breach of the continuity of its parts. DAC

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

300072976

Broader Terms used

strength of materials

Narrower Terms used

deflection

Created

13yrs ago

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