deflect /di-flektˈ/

1. To turn aside
2. To swerve or deviate from a correct line or proper course

deflectˈed adjective (botany)

Bent abruptly downwards

deflecˈtion or deflexˈion noun

1. (L dēflexiō) (an act of) bending or turning away
2. Deviation

deflecˈtional or deflexˈional adjective

deflecˈtive adjective

Causing deflection

deflecˈtor noun

A device for deflecting a flame, electric arc, etc

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