Torsion
Pronunciation: /ˈtɔːrʃən/
Torsion (noun)
- A force that twists or turns something.
- A medical condition where a body part twists, causing pain or damage.
- A mathematical concept describing how a curve twists in space.
Examples
- The torsion in the cable caused it to snap.
- Engineers measured the torsion applied to the bridge.
Common collocations: apply torsion, torsion force, torsion spring, ovarian torsion, testicular torsion