S-curve
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of S-curve
First recorded in 1975–80
Example Sentences
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Other mechanisms may generate S-curve kinks in the magnetic field, he says, such as atmospheric turbulence in the Sun’s ambient magnetic field.
From Science Magazine • Sep. 13, 2022
Federal safety investigators concluded that Bostian lost what they call “situational awareness” on the track, thinking he was past an S-curve and on a straightaway when he accelerated from about 65 mph to 106 mph.
From Washington Times • Mar. 4, 2022
Once the line is complete, gently create an S-curve in the line to make the river shape.
From Salon • Dec. 7, 2021
The tree is often the pedestal for an overly large S-curve caterpillar whose lines and colors add to the visual salad.
From New York Times • Oct. 13, 2021
The S-curve in the Mississippi here would give me three crossings of the river.
From "Travels with Charley in Search of America" by John Steinbeck
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