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di-FORM/dɪˈfɔːm/

To deform is to change the shape of something so that it is spoiled or no longer natural: deform under load; a deformed sample. Distortion is a close noun; warp is a wood twin; damage is broader. Measure the deformed sample, then the load in N. Mix-up: deform vs reform; form; do not write deform for a planned design change in CAD.

Meaning

To change the shape of something so that it is spoiled or no longer natural.

Examples

• “Measure the deformed sample, then the load in N, the physics paper said.”
• “Heat deformed the plastic, which is still a named temperature — quote °C if given.”

Good to know

deform under load; a deformed sample. Noun: deformation. Close: distort / warp. Trap: reform / a planned CAD edit. Physics and DT. Shape spoiled by force or heat — quote N or °C.

Near in meaning

distort, warp, misshape

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