as in distortion
the twisting of something out of its natural or normal shape or condition
the catastrophic deformation of the steel girders under the enormous weight of the bridge
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Conspicuously absent are any detailed depictions of humans, which have historically been tricky to for AI image and video models to generate without obvious deformations.
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Benj Edwards, Ars Technica, 15 May 2024
Based on deformation measurements since then, the system sits at ~4 million cubic meters (as of September 24, 2024) of magma accumulated.
—Erik Klemetti, Discover Magazine, 30 Sep. 2024
The biggest challenge, per the authors, is finding soft materials that can withstand high deformations.
—Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 26 Sep. 2024
Once the friction builds up on either side of the nanosized deformations, the difference in electrical charges can create a current—and the resultant shock.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 18 Sep. 2024
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Benj Edwards, Ars Technica, 15 May 2024
Based on deformation measurements since then, the system sits at ~4 million cubic meters (as of September 24, 2024) of magma accumulated.
—Erik Klemetti, Discover Magazine, 30 Sep. 2024
The biggest challenge, per the authors, is finding soft materials that can withstand high deformations.
—Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 26 Sep. 2024
Once the friction builds up on either side of the nanosized deformations, the difference in electrical charges can create a current—and the resultant shock.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 18 Sep. 2024
See all Example Sentences for deformation
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“Deformation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deformation. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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