torsionaladj.
/ˈtɔːʃənəl/ Of, pertaining or relating to, or caused by or resulting from torsion.
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the world > space > shape > curvature > coil > [adjective] > twisted spirally > of or relating to spiral twisting
torsional1861
torsile1882
1861 W. Fairbairn Iron 195 Experiments..on the torsional strength of iron cast in various forms.
1873 J. C. Maxwell Treat. Electr. & Magn. §215 The torsional elasticity of a glass fibre or metal wire.
1879 W. Thomson & P. G. Tait Treat. Nat. Philos. (new ed.) I: Pt. i. §435 The torsional rigidity of iron, copper, and brass wires is diminished about ½ per cent. with 10° elevation of temperature.
1882 Rep. Precious Metals (U.S. Bureau of Mint) 583 There is..considerable torsional strain upon the shaft, depending on its length.
1909 Athenæum 6 Mar. 292/1 Interesting experiments are described on the energy dissipated through torsional hysteresis.
Derivatives
ˈtorsionally adv. in respect of torsion.
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the world > space > shape > curvature > coil > [adverb] > in spirally twisted manner
wringly1582
twistingly1731
ropelike1849
torsionally1890
twistedly1910
1890 Nature 2 Jan. 198 The internal friction of a torsionally oscillating iron wire.
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