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deflexion n. [
deflection, refraction] the amount by which a propagating wave is bent
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deflexion n. [
deflection] the movement of the pointer or pen of a measuring instrument from its zero position
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deflexion n. [
deflection, bending] the property of being bent or deflected
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deflexion n. [
diversion, deviation, digression, deflection, divagation] a turning aside (of your course or attention or concern); "a diversion from the main highway"; "a digression into irrelevant details"; "a deflection from his goal"
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