derotation

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English

Etymology

From de- +‎ rotation.

Noun

derotation (countable and uncountable, plural derotations)

  1. A rotation in the opposite direction.
  2. (surgery) The correction of a rotational deformity.
  3. (aviation, rare) The lowering of an aircraft's nose gear to the runway following touchdown on the main gear during landing.

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