Rotational effect (6)

I believe the answer is:

torque

(Other definitions for torque that I've seen before include "Twisted metalwork" , "Mechanical force causing rotation" , "Necklace of twisted metal" , "Rotational force; necklace" , "Turning force" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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