Deformare
Example: Le alte temperature possono deformare il metallo in modo permanente.
Definition
"Deformare" means to change the shape or structure of something, usually in a way that makes it lose its original form. For example, high temperatures can deform metal permanently by altering its physical appearance and properties.
Etymology
The word "deformare" comes from Latin, where 'de-' means 'away from' and 'formare' means 'to form or shape.' So, it literally means to 'unshape' or 'distort.' Did you know that the root 'formare' is related to the English word 'form,' showing a shared origin in describing shapes and structures?
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