conchoidal
kɒŋˈkɔɪdəl
Definition

Definition of conchoidal - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
fractureTECH.having smooth shell-shaped convex and concave surfacesTECH.
  • The rock displayed a conchoidal fracture.
shell-like
2.
mathematicsTECH.related to a conchoid curve in mathematicsTECH.
  • The conchoidal shape was studied in geometry class.
curved
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Origin of conchoidal

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

Examples of conchoidal in a sentence

  • Conchoidal patterns were visible on the artifact.
  • The conchoidal curve intrigued the mathematicians.
  • He sketched a conchoidal pattern on the board.

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  1. French:conchoïdal, ...
  2. German:muschelig, konchoidal, ...
  3. Italian:concoide, ...
  4. Spanish:concoideo, concoidal, ...
  5. Portuguese:concoidal, ...
  6. Chinese:贝壳状的, 螺旋状的, ...
  7. Japanese:貝殻状の, コンコイドの, ...
  8. Arabic:مُحارِيّ, مُنْحَنًى كُونْخُوَيْدِيّ, ...
  9. Hebrew:קְוִיעִי, קוֹנְכוֹאִידִי, ...
  10. Russian:раковинный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:раковиноподібний, конхоїдний, ...
  12. Hindi:शंखाकार, कोनचोइडल, ...

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