TechnologyAugust 15, 2026

torsion

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Definition

The action of twisting or the state of being twisted, specifically referring here to a mechanical spring element that resists rotational force.

Etymology

The word comes from the Late Latin 'torsio,' meaning 'a twisting,' which is derived from the past participle of the Latin verb 'torquere,' meaning 'to twist'.

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