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torsion — [ tɔ:ʃ(ə)n] noun 1》 the action of twisting or the state of being twisted, especially of one end of an object relative to the other. ↘the twisting of the cut end of an artery after surgery to impede bleeding. 2》 Mathematics the extent to which … English new terms dictionary
torsion — n. 1 twisting, esp. of one end of a body while the other is held fixed. 2 Math. the extent to which a curve departs from being planar. 3 Bot. the state of being twisted into a spiral. 4 Med. the twisting of the cut end of an artery after surgery… … Useful english dictionary
