adjective
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located on or forming a diameter
diametral plane
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a less common word for diametric
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of diametral
1350–1400; Middle English < Medieval Latin diametrālis < Latin diametr ( os ) diameter + -ālis -al 1
Example Sentences
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On the other diametral side of the coupling the strain due to the key is exerted on the top face of the key.
From Modern Machine-Shop Practice, Volumes I and II by Rose, Joshua
If an error of concavity presents itself the process of polishing is gone over again, using short diametral strokes.
From On Laboratory Arts by Threlfall, Richard
Supposing you wanted to know the number of teeth in a gear where the pitch diameter and the diametral pitch are given.
From Practical Mechanics for Boys by Zerbe, James Slough
At the fifth round the breech block opened with some difficulty, and an examination showed that the resistance resulted from the diametral enlargement of the rear plate.
From Scientific American Supplement, No. 561, October 2, 1886 by Various
"Do you know a vortex filament from a diametral plane?" demanded King.
From Red Pepper's Patients With an Account of Anne Linton's Case in Particular by Richmond, Grace S. (Grace Smith)
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