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torsion

/ˈtɔːrʃən/ /ˈtɔːrʒən/

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noun

Torsión, torcimiento

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. "

La torsión de la varilla de metal provocó su rotura.

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noun

Torsión

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. "

El tope de puerta de resorte metálico exhibió una fuerte torsión, volviendo rápidamente a su forma original después de que lo doblé accidentalmente.

material physics energy tendency

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noun

La detención de la hemorragia arterial en ciertos casos, mediante la torsión del extremo cortado de la arteria

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. "

El cirujano controló la hemorragia arterial mediante torsión, retorciendo cuidadosamente el extremo cortado de la arteria hasta que el flujo se detuvo.

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