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deforming

/dɪˈfɔːmɪŋ/

/dɪˈfɔr.mɪŋ/

Translations

deformingnoun

/dɪˈfɔː.mɪŋ/

/dɪˈfɔr.mɪŋ/

Gerund functioning as an uncountable noun (the act or process).

Synonyms

deforminggerund / present participle

/dɪˈfɔːmɪŋ/

/dɪˈfɔrmɪŋ/

More precise classification: adjective derived from a present participle.

деформирующий

The deforming pressure caused the metal to bend.

Деформирующее давление заставило металл согнуться.

Synonyms

deformverb

deforming

Gerund

deformed

Past Simple

deformed

Past Participle

deforming

Gerund

/dɪˈfɔːm/

/dɪˈfɔrm/

деформировать

The heat can deform the plastic.

Жара может деформировать пластик.

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Definitions

deformingnoun

The act or process of changing the shape of something; deformation.

The deforming of the beam was visible under the heavy load.

deforminggerund / present participle

Causing a change in shape, especially in a way that is not desired or is damaging.

The deforming pressure of the heavy machinery left the metal sheet bent and unusable.

deformverb

To alter the shape or structure of something, often in a way that makes it less attractive or functional.

The intense heat caused the plastic to deform.

To spoil the appearance or shape of something.

The pressure of the heavy load deformed the metal beam.

To become distorted in shape or form; to lose its original configuration under stress.

If heated too quickly, the glass may deform and crack.