Deflector
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Deflector
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A plate, baffle, or the like that diverts something in its movement or
flow; as: (a) a plate that projects into the airstream on the underside of an
airfoil to divert the airflow, as into a slot-sometimes distinguished from a
spoiler; (b)
a conelike device placed or fastened beneath a rocket launched from the
vertical position, to deflect the exhaust gases to the sides; (c) any of
several different devices used on jet engines to reverse or divert the exhaust
gases; (d) a baffle or the
like to deflect and mingle fluids prior to combustion, as in certain jet
engines.
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