torsion in Greek
torsion in Greek is συστροφή — torsion means the twisting of an object, or the state of being twisted, when one end is turned while the other end is held fixed or turned the opposite way.
torsion in Greek
συστροφή
Pronounced: systrofi
The act of turning or twisting, or the state of being twisted; the twisting or wrenching of a body by the exertion of a lateral force tending to turn one end or part of it about a longitudinal axis, while the other is held fast or turned in the opposite direction.
What does "torsion" mean?
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noun The twisting of an object, or the state of being twisted, when one end is turned while the other end is held fixed or turned the opposite way.
"The drive shaft snapped under extreme torsion."
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torsion in a sentence
- The drive shaft snapped under extreme torsion.
- Engineers test how much torsion a steel beam can take before it deforms.
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What is "torsion" in Greek?
"torsion" in Greek is συστροφή. torsion means: The twisting of an object, or the state of being twisted, when one end is turned while the other end is held fixed or turned the opposite way.
How do you pronounce συστροφή?
"torsion" in Greek is συστροφή, pronounced "systrofi".
How do you use "torsion" in a sentence?
Example: "The drive shaft snapped under extreme torsion." In Greek, "torsion" is συστροφή.
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