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biaxial

American

[bahy-ak-see-uhl] / baɪˈæk si əl /

adjective

having two axes.
Crystallography. having two optical axes along which double refraction does not occur.

biaxial British

/ baɪˈæksɪəl /

adjective

(esp of a crystal) having two axes

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Other Word Forms

biaxiality noun
biaxially adverb

Etymology

Origin of biaxial

First recorded in 1850–55; bi- ¹ + axial

Example Sentences

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Designed to withstand beastly abuse, they are manufactured through a process called biaxial rotomolding, similar to how some kayaks are made.

From The Wall Street Journal • Aug. 31, 2016

Both condyloid and saddle joints are functionally classified as biaxial joints.

From Textbooks • Jun. 19, 2013

Functionally, condyloid joints are biaxial joints that allow for two planes of movement.

From Textbooks • Jun. 19, 2013

Built in Maine to uncompromising standards, this vacuum-bagged, modified-V hull features knitted biaxial fabrics, Divinycell PVC foam coring and vinylester resins.

From Time Magazine Archive

“Okay, look. The structure is a cylindrical biaxial braid, so it has excellent resilience.”

From "The Mark of Athena" by Rick Riordan

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