Materials Testing Vocabulary

5 words in this vocabulary list

deflection high test notched renitency torsion

deflection

noun the action of deflecting or the state of being deflected

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  • The deflection of the light beam was caused by the prism's angle.
  • The ball's deflection off the wall was unexpected.
  • I totally deflected the question by changing the subject.
  • Her deflection of blame onto others was evident in her behavior.

high test

noun a type of fuel with a high level of octane

adjective describing a type of fuel with a high level of octane

  • The engineer conducted a high test to determine the quality of the materials used in construction.
  • I heard they're doing a high test on the new sports car at the track tomorrow.
  • I aced that high test in math class last week.
  • Her resilience was a high test of her character during difficult times.

notched

verb past tense of notch, to make a groove or indentation in something

adjective having a notch or notches

  • The carpenter notched the wood to create a precise joint.
  • I notched a win in the game last night.
  • He notched up another achievement on his belt.
  • Her determination notched another victory in her career.

renitency

noun the quality or state of being resistant or stubborn

adjective renitent (resistant or stubborn)

  • The renitency of the material made it difficult to cut through.
  • I can't believe the renitency of this package, it's impossible to open!
  • The renitency of that guy is so annoying, he never listens to anyone.
  • Her renitency towards change is holding her back from personal growth.

torsion

noun the action of twisting or the state of being twisted, especially of one end of an object relative to the other

  • The engineer explained how torsion affects the stability of the building's structure.
  • I heard that torsion can really mess up a building's design.
  • Torsion is like a twisty nightmare for architects.
  • The political scandal caused a torsion in the government's power dynamics.