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
He said he had not been informed that the tunnel entrance had been recently reconfigured into a difficult-to-navigate S-curve.
From New York Times • Nov. 1, 2018
They had trained themself to wake as the bus rounded the sharp S-curve just before their stop.
From "The 57 Bus" by Dashka Slater
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