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derotation

derotation noun: a rotation in the opposite direction.

Noun

derotation (countable and uncountable, plural derotations)

  1. A rotation in the opposite direction.
  2. The correction of a rotational deformity.
  3. (rare) The lowering of an aircraft's nose gear to the runway following touchdown on the main gear during landing.

Forms of derotation

pluralderotations

Origin of derotation

From de- + rotation.

Words formed from derotation

Questions about derotation

What does derotation mean?
Derotation means a rotation in the opposite direction.
What part of speech is derotation?
Derotation is a noun.
What is the plural of derotation?
The plural of derotation is derotations.

Words near derotation in the dictionary

  1. derosters
  2. derotate
  3. derotated
  4. derotates
  5. derotating
  6. derotation
  7. derotational
  8. derotations
  9. derotator
  10. derotators
  11. derouine

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