conchoid
ˈkɑŋkɔɪd
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Definition of conchoid - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
mathematicsTECH.curve from points at fixed distance from a point outside a lineTECH.
  • The conchoid of Nicomedes is studied in advanced geometry classes..
curve locus
2.
geologyTECH.type of fracture in rocksTECH.
  • The rock displayed a conchoid after breaking.
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Images of conchoid

  • conchoid: curve from points at fixed distance from a point outside a line
    curve from points at fixed distance from a point outside a line

Expressions with conchoid

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conchoid of Nicomedesn.
curve traced by a point moving at constant distance from a line
The conchoid of Nicomedes is used in geometric constructions.

Origin of conchoid

Greek, konchos (shell) + -oid (form)

Terms related to conchoid

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conchoidaladj.
mathematics
related to a conchoid curve in mathematics

Examples of conchoid in a sentence

  • Graphing a conchoid requires understanding its unique properties.
  • Geologists were fascinated by the conchoid found in the cave.
  • The conchoid pattern was evident in the shattered glass.

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  1. French:conchoïde, ...
  2. German:Konchoide, muschelige Bruchfläche, ...
  3. Italian:concoide, ...
  4. Spanish:curva concoide, fractura concoide, ...
  5. Portuguese:concoide, ...
  6. Chinese:贝壳线, 贝壳状断口, ...
  7. Japanese:コンコイド, 貝殻状の破断, ...
  8. Arabic:مُنْحَنَى مُخَرْطِيّ, كَسْر مَحَارِي, ...
  9. Hebrew:קוֹנְכוֹאִידָה, שֶׁבֶר קוֹנְכוֹאִידִי, ...
  10. Russian:конхоид, раковистый излом, ...
  11. Ukrainian:конхоїда, конхоїд, ...
  12. Hindi:शंखाकार वक्र, ...

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