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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The astrolabe, which consists of a circle divided into degrees, with a rotating diametral arm for sighting purposes, embodies their essential principle.
From The New Heavens by George Ellery Hale
These templates are in metal, and for epicycloidal teeth from 15 to a rack, and having a diametral pitch ranging from 11⁄2 to 32.
From Modern Machine-Shop Practice, Volumes I and II by Joshua Rose
Suppose now we are given a diametral pitch of 2.
From Modern Machine-Shop Practice, Volumes I and II by Joshua Rose
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 Joshua Rose
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 James Slough Zerbe
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