deformable

Adjective

Meaning

deformable (comparative more deformable, superlative most deformable)

Capable of being reshaped.
The adaptive optical systems in modern astronomical telescopes compensate for atmospheric distortion by using deformable mirrors.

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A solid is a deformable body that possesses shear strength, sc. a solid can support shear forces (forces parallel to the material surface on which they act). Source: Internet

Americium is relatively soft and easily deformable and has a significantly lower bulk modulus than the actinides before it: Th, Pa, U, Np and Pu. Source: Internet

Biomechanics main An open-source simulation platform for creating dynamic mechanical models built from combinations of rigid and deformable bodies, joints, constraints, and various force actuators. Source: Internet

In astronomy, adaptive optics is a technique to measure variable image distortions and adapt a deformable mirror accordingly on a timescale of milliseconds, to compensate for the distortions. Source: Internet

In elastically deformable matter render A force/acceleration acting on an elastically deformable mass will affect a deformation which depends on its stiffness and the acceleration applied. Source: Internet

Players control a small platoon of worms across a deformable landscape, battling other computer- or player-controlled teams. Source: Internet

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