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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Example.—What is the diametral pitch of a wheel whose arc pitch is 11⁄2 inches?
From Modern Machine-Shop Practice, Volumes I and II by Rose, Joshua
To find the number of teeth contained in a wheel when the diameter and diametral pitch is given, multiply the diameter in inches by the diametral pitch.
From Modern Machine-Shop Practice, Volumes I and II by Rose, Joshua
You would proceed as follows: Let the diameter of the pitch circle be 10 inches, and the diameter of the diametral pitch be 4 inches.
From Practical Mechanics for Boys by Zerbe, James Slough
The circumferential pitch is of course got by dividing the diametral pitch by π.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 6, Slice 5 "Clervaux" to "Cockade" by Various
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
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