Deflector: meaning, definitions and examples
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deflector
[ dษชหflษktษr ]
physical object
A deflector is a device or surface designed to redirect or alter the movement of material or energy, typically in the context of gas or fluid dynamics. It is commonly used in various engineering applications to control airflow, improve performance, or protect certain areas from damage.
Synonyms
baffle, redirector, shield, vanes.
Examples of usage
- The car's deflector reduced wind resistance.
- She installed a deflector to guide water away from the foundation.
- The airplane's wing has a built-in deflector to enhance lift.
- A deflector on the exhaust system minimized noise.
- The engineer tested a new air deflector in the wind tunnel.
Translations
Translations of the word "deflector" in other languages:
๐ต๐น defletor
๐ฎ๐ณ เคกเคฟเคซเฅเคฒเฅเคเฅเคเคฐ
๐ฉ๐ช Deflektor
๐ฎ๐ฉ deflektor
๐บ๐ฆ ะดะตัะปะตะบัะพั
๐ต๐ฑ deflektor
๐ฏ๐ต ใใฃใใฌใฏใฟใผ
๐ซ๐ท dรฉflecteur
๐ช๐ธ deflector
๐น๐ท deflektรถr
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ํ๋ ํฐ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุตู ุงู ุงูุญุฑุงู
๐จ๐ฟ deflektor
๐ธ๐ฐ deflektor
๐จ๐ณ ๅๅฏผๅจ
๐ธ๐ฎ deflektor
๐ฎ๐ธ frรกvik
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะดะตัะปะตะบัะพั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแคแแแฅแขแแ แ
๐ฆ๐ฟ deflektor
๐ฒ๐ฝ deflector
Etymology
The word 'deflector' has its roots in the Latin word 'deflectere,' which means 'to bend down' or 'to turn aside.' This word is composed of 'de-' (meaning 'down from' or 'away from') and 'flectere' (meaning 'to bend'). The use of 'deflector' in English emerged in the early 20th century, primarily in the fields of engineering and physics. It originally referred to devices that could divert or alter the course of physical elements, such as air, water, or light. Over time, the term has expanded to include a wide range of applications, notably in aviation, automotive technology, and mechanical engineering, where controlling flows and forces is essential for optimizing performance and safety.