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Deflection

/dɪˈflɛkʃən/
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(noun) The act of deflecting or something deflected.

The general theory of relativity predicted the deflection of starlight by the Sun.
The calculated deflection at the end of the beam is 2 cm.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The general theory of relativity predicted the ____ of starlight by the Sun.

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