deformation

n 1: a change for the worse [syn: {distortion}]

2: alteration in the shape or dimensions of an object as a

result of the application of stress to it

3: the act of twisting or deforming the shape of something

(e.g., oneself) [syn: {contortion}]

deforestation

A technique invented by {Phil Wadler} for

eliminating intermediate data structures built and passed

between composed functions in {function languages}.

(1997-06-21)