DEFLAGRATOR
Def"la*gra`tor, n. (Chem.)
Defn: A form of the voltaic battery having large plates, used for producing rapid and powerful combustion.
DEFLATE
De*flate", v. t. Etym: [Pref. de- down + L. flare, flatus to blow.]
Defn: To reduce from an inflated condition.
DEFLECT
De*flect", v. t. [imp. & p. p. Deflected; p. pr. & vb. n.
Deflecting.] Etym: [L. deflectere; de- + flectere to bend or turn.
See Flexible.]
Defn: To cause to turn aside; to bend; as, rays of light are often
deflected.
Sitting with their knees deflected under them. Lord (1630).
DEFLECT
De*flect", v. i.
Defn: To turn aside; to deviate from a right or a horizontal line, or from a proper position, course or direction; to swerve. At some part of the Azores, the needle deflecteth not, but lieth in the true meridian. Sir T. Browne. To deflect from the line of truth and reason. Warburton.
DEFLECTABLE
De*flect"a*ble, a.
Defn: Capable of being deflected.