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derotation

The English word “derotation” has 3 meanings listed here.

noun

  1. A rotation in the opposite direction.
  2. The correction of a rotational deformity.
  3. The lowering of an aircraft's nose gear to the runway following touchdown on the main gear during landing.

Etymology

From de- + rotation.

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