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torsion in Spanish

torsion in Spanish is torsión, elasticidad — 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 Spanish

torsión
noun
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.
elasticidad
noun
(mechanics) That force with which a thread, wire, or rod of any material returns, or tends to return, to a state of rest after it has been twisted; torsibility.

What does "torsion" mean?

  1. 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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Frequently asked questions

What is "torsion" in Spanish?
"torsion" in Spanish is torsión, elasticidad. 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 use "torsion" in a sentence?
Example: "The drive shaft snapped under extreme torsion." In Spanish, "torsion" is torsión, elasticidad.
Are there other ways to say "torsion" in Spanish?
Yes — Spanish has 2 translations listed for "torsion": torsión, elasticidad.
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