Deflection - Law Dictionary Search Results
Home Dictionary Name: deflectiondeflect
To cause to turn aside to bend as rays of light are often deflected to deflect a punch to deflect criticism by acknowledging a mistake...
Deflectable
Capable of being deflected...
Deflective
Causing deflection...
Deflector
That which deflects as a diaphragm in a furnace or a cone in a lamp to deflect and mingle air and gases and help combustion...
Diffract
To break or separate into parts to deflect or decompose by deflection aunr rays of light...
Beta rays
a form of ionizing radiation emitted by radioactive substances such as radium more penetrating than alpha rays and consisting of negatively charged electrons The electrons are the same kind of particle as those of cathode rays but have much higher velocities about 35000 to 180000 miles per second They are readily deflected by a magnetic or electric field...
Deadbeat
Making a beat without recoil giving indications by a single beat or excursion said of galvanometers and other instruments in which the needle or index moves to the extent of its deflection and stops with little or no further oscillation...
Deflected
Turned aside deviating from a direct line or course...
Deflection
The act of turning aside or state of being turned aside a turning from a right line or proper course a bending esp downward deviation...
Deflexion
See Deflection...
- << Prev.
- Next >>
Sign-up to get more results
Unlock complete result pages and premium legal research features.
Start Free Trial