Deformar
Example: O calor intenso pode deformar o metal permanentemente.
Definition
"Deformar" means to change the shape or structure of something, often in a way that is undesirable or permanent, such as when intense heat causes metal to lose its original form.
Etymology
The word "deformar" comes from Latin roots: 'de-' meaning 'away from' or 'undoing' and 'forma' meaning 'shape' or 'form.' It literally means to take away the form or shape of something, reflecting its meaning of altering an object's original appearance.
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