derotation
English
Etymology
de-
+
rotation
Noun
derotation
(
countable and uncountable
,
plural
derotations
)
A
rotation
in the
opposite
direction
.
(
surgery
)
The
correction
of a
rotational
deformity
.
(
aviation
,
rare
)
The
lowering
of an
aircraft
's
nose gear
to the
runway
following
touchdown
on the
main gear
during
landing
.
Related terms
derotate
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