deformationaladj.
Of or pertaining to deformation.
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deformational1903
1903 Nature 12 Feb. 359/1 Several deformational movements had affected this district.
1965 G. J. Williams Econ. Geol. N.Z. vi. 66/2 Retrogressive metamorphism accompanying a deformational phase.
1970 Physics Bull. Apr. 174/2 Physical properties such as deformational behaviour, strength characteristics,..and thermal properties.
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