"Deflector" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
A deflector is a device or object that deflects or changes the direction of something, such as a beam of energy, a projectile, or a physical force. In physics, a deflector is often used to describe a device that alters the trajectory of a particle or a beam of particles, such as in particle accelerators or telescopes. In everyday language, a deflector can also refer to a device or mechanism that deflects or diverts the flow of something, such as a fluid or a gas.
Deflationary refers to a situation where the general price level of goods and services in an economy is falling, resulting in decreasing prices and often leading to a decrease in the money supply.
To deflect something means to prevent it from happening or to change its direction, often by using a blocking motion or an obstacle. It can also mean to turn someone's words or attitudes back onto them, often in a clever or witty way. For example, if someone is trying to insult you, you might deflect their criticism by turning it back on them and pointing out their own flaws.
Deflocculate: to separate or break up floccules, which are small, rounded masses or clumps of particles or fibers, typically in a liquid or suspension.