superdeformation

noun

The deformation of an atomic nucleus to such an extent that it becomes far from spherical

Scrabble 24

Meanings

nounsuperdeformation (plural superdeformations)

plural superdeformations

  1. natural sciencesThe deformation of an atomic nucleus to such an extent that it becomes far from spherical

Origin

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superdeformation. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/superdeformation

MLA

“superdeformation.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/superdeformation. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “superdeformation,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/superdeformation.

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