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Cross sections
A section formed by a plane cutting through an object, usually at right angles to an axis.
📖 Definitions of "Cross sections"
noun
- 1
A section formed by a plane cutting through an object, usually at right angles to an axis.
- 2
A sample meant to be representative of a whole population.
- 3
The probability that a particular nuclear reaction will take place.
💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Cross sections"
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| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| crosssectionnoun | (rare) Alternative spelling of cross section. [A section formed by a plane cutting through an object, usually at right angles to an axis.] |
| cross sectional | Alternative form of cross-sectional. [Of, pertaining to, or being a cross section.] |
| sectioningnoun | A division into sections. |
| cross productnoun | (linear algebra) A vector product. |
| conic sectionnoun | (geometry) Any of the four distinct shapes that are the intersections of a cone with a plane, namely the circle, ellipse, parabola and hyperbola. |
| crystallographicnoun | Of or pertaining to crystallography |
| crystallographynoun | The study of crystals. |
| crosswisenoun | crossing; lying across |
| geometriesnoun | (mathematics, uncountable) The branch of mathematics dealing with spatial relationships. |
| crosscutnoun | A crosswise cut. |
| transsectionnoun | (uncommon) Alternative form of transection. [(surgery) A transverse cut or division.] |
| visualizationsnoun | (computing) A visual representation of data. |
| crosshatched | shaded by means of fine parallel or crossed lines |
| intersectingverb | crossed or intersected in the form of an x |
| transversalnoun | A line which traverses or intersects any system of other lines transversely. |
| crossflownoun | A crosswise flow. |
| diagramsnoun | A plan, drawing, sketch or outline to show the function or operation of something, or to show the relationships between the parts of a whole. |
| parallelogramsnoun | (geometry) A convex quadrilateral in which each pair of opposite edges are parallel and of equal length. |
| cross reference | — |
| crosshatchingnoun | (art) A method of showing shading by means of multiple small lines that intersect. |
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