Deformation can refer to:
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Deformation (engineering)
In engineering, deformation refers to the change in size or shape of an object. ''Displacements'' are the ''absolute'' change in position of a point on the object. Deflection is the relative change in external displacements on an object. Strain ...
, changes in an object's shape or form due to the application of a force or forces.
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Deformation (physics)
In physics, deformation is the continuum mechanics transformation of a body from a ''reference'' configuration to a ''current'' configuration. A configuration is a set containing the positions of all particles of the body.
A deformation can ...
, such changes considered and analyzed as displacements of continuum bodies.
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Deformation (meteorology)
Deformation is the rate of change of shape of fluid bodies. Meteorologically, this quantity is very important in the formation of atmospheric fronts, in the explanation of cloud shapes, and in the diffusion of materials and properties.Djurić, D ...
, a measure of the rate at which the shapes of clouds and other fluid bodies change.
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Deformation (mathematics)
In mathematics, deformation theory is the study of infinitesimal conditions associated with varying a solution ''P'' of a problem to slightly different solutions ''P''ε, where ε is a small number, or a vector of small quantities. The infinitesima ...
, the study of conditions leading to slightly different solutions of mathematical equations, models and problems.
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Deformation (volcanology)
In volcanology, deformation is any change in the shape of a volcano or the land surrounding it. This can be in the form of inflation, which is a response to pressurization, or deflation, which is a response to depressurization. Inflation is re ...
, a measure of the rate at which the shapes of volcanoes change.
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Deformation (biology), a harmful mutation or other deformation in an organism.
See also
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Deformity (medicine), a major difference in the shape of a body part or organ compared to its common or average shape.
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Plasticity (physics)
In physics and materials science, plasticity, also known as plastic deformation, is the ability of a solid material to undergo permanent Deformation (engineering), deformation, a non-reversible change of shape in response to applied forces. F ...
, the study of the non-reversible deformation of materials subjected to forces.
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Super-deformed, or the chibi style of art associated with anime and manga
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