Background for torsion

torsion

/ˈtɔːrʃən/ /ˈtɔːrʒən/

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noun

The act of turning or twisting, or the state of being twisted; the twisting or wrenching of a body by the exertion of a lateral force tending to turn one end or part of it about a longitudinal axis, while the other is held fast or turned in the opposite direction.

Examples :

"The torsion of the metal rod caused it to break. "

physics material science technical action

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noun

That force with which a thread, wire, or rod of any material, returns, or tends to return, to a state of rest after it has been twisted; torsibility.

Examples :

"The metal spring doorstop exhibited strong torsion, quickly returning to its original shape after I accidentally bent it. "

material physics energy tendency

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noun

The stopping of arterial haemorrhage in certain cases, by twisting the cut end of the artery.

Examples :

"The surgeon controlled the arterial bleeding through torsion, carefully twisting the severed end of the artery until the flow stopped. "

medicine physiology anatomy