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deflexion

/dɛfˈleksɪən/ noun · British & US
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What does deflexion mean?

noun

A deviation from a straight line or a normal course, especially in a curve or a bend. In physics, the deflection of a beam of particles or radiation.

Example

"The spacecraft's trajectory showed a significant deflexion due to the gravitational pull of the nearby planet."

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