transverse axis

noun

, Geometry.

First recorded in 1695–1705

Valve symmetrical in zone and valve view along the sagittal line, but asymmetrical to the transverse axis, cuneate.

Valve elongated, asymmetrical with respect to the transverse axis; stri transverse, usually radiate, punctate.

The only specimen found is asymmetrical with respect to the transverse axis.

In the figure the valve is asymmetrical with respect to the transverse axis, an unusual condition.

In all these cases the internal pressure exceeds the external by 2T/a where a is the semi-transverse axis of the conic.

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