deformable

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English

Etymology

From French déformable; equivalent to deform +‎ -able.

Pronunciation

Adjective

deformable (comparative more deformable, superlative most deformable)

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

Derived terms

Spanish

Adjective

deformable m or f (masculine and feminine plural deformables)

  1. deformable

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