The act of turning or twisting, or the state of being twisted; the twisting or wrenching of a body by the exertion of a lateral force tending to turn one end or part of it about a longitudinal axis, while the other is held fast or turned in the opposite direction.

Of, pertaining to, or achieved using torsion

plural of torsion

Under torsion

In terms of, or by means of, torsion.

subjected to torsion / twisted

(physics) Of or pertaining to torsion

(chemistry) In a chain of atoms A-B-C-D, the dihedral angle between the plane containing the atoms A,B,C and that containing B,C,D

A scientific instrument for measuring very weak forces, having a delicate horizontal bar or needle suspended by fine thread or wire.

plural of torsion balance