different between defector vs deflector

English

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA^(key): /d??f?kt?(?)/

Noun

defector (plural defectors)

1. One who defects.

Related terms

• defect
• defection
• defective
• deficiency
• deficient
• deficit

Translations

English

Etymology

deflect +? -or

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA^(key): /d??fl?kt?(?)/
• Rhymes: -?kt?(?)

Noun

deflector (plural deflectors)

1. Something which deflects something else, especially a stream of fluid or particles.
   • 1992 Nasa Patents Available for Licensing from the George C. Marshall Space Flight Center

     The deflector assembly contains a plurality of vanes which change the direction of the solar energy to the vertical, while constantly keeping the same side of the deflector facing the sun.

2. A diaphragm in a lamp, stove, etc. by which the flame and gases are brought together to improve combustion.
3. (science fiction) A force field; an invisible barrier used as a protective shield.

Derived terms

• smoke deflector

Translations

Latin

Verb

d?flector

1. first-person singular present passive indicative of d?flect?

Romanian

Etymology

From French déflecteur.

Noun

deflector n (plural deflectoare)

1. deflector

Declension

Spanish

Adjective

deflector (feminine deflectora, masculine plural deflectores, feminine plural deflectoras)

1. defecting

Noun

deflector m (plural deflectores)

1. deflector
2. baffle, baffle plate