transverse axis
the axis of a hyperbola that passes through the two foci.
the segment of such an axis included between the vertices of the hyperbola.
Origin of transverse axis
1- Also called transverse.
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How to use transverse axis in a sentence
Valve symmetrical in zone and valve view along the sagittal line, but asymmetrical to the transverse axis, cuneate.
The Diatomaceae of Philadelphia and Vicinity | Charles Sumner BoyerValve elongated, asymmetrical with respect to the transverse axis; stri transverse, usually radiate, punctate.
The Diatomaceae of Philadelphia and Vicinity | Charles Sumner BoyerThe only specimen found is asymmetrical with respect to the transverse axis.
The Diatomaceae of Philadelphia and Vicinity | Charles Sumner BoyerIn the figure the valve is asymmetrical with respect to the transverse axis, an unusual condition.
The Diatomaceae of Philadelphia and Vicinity | Charles Sumner BoyerIn 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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