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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. 1

    A section formed by a plane cutting through an object, usually at right angles to an axis.

  2. 2

    A sample meant to be representative of a whole population.

  3. 3

    The probability that a particular nuclear reaction will take place.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Cross sections"

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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 sectionalAlternative form of cross-sectional. [Of, pertaining to, or being a cross section.]
sectioningnounA 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.
crystallographicnounOf or pertaining to crystallography
crystallographynounThe study of crystals.
crosswisenouncrossing; lying across
geometriesnoun(mathematics, uncountable) The branch of mathematics dealing with spatial relationships.
crosscutnounA crosswise cut.
transsectionnoun(uncommon) Alternative form of transection. [(surgery) A transverse cut or division.]
visualizationsnoun(computing) A visual representation of data.
crosshatchedshaded by means of fine parallel or crossed lines
intersectingverbcrossed or intersected in the form of an x
transversalnounA line which traverses or intersects any system of other lines transversely.
crossflownounA crosswise flow.
diagramsnounA 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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