| 释义 |
epicycloidal, a.|ˌɛpɪsaɪˈklɔɪdəl|
[f. prec. + -al1.]
Of the form or nature of an epicycloid.
1812Woodhouse Astron. xvi. 172 The true pole..will describe an epicycloidal curve. 1837Whewell Hist. Induct. Sc. iii. iv. §3 I. 205 The epicycloidal form of her orbit. 1884F. J. Britten Watch & Clockm. 292 The pinion..must have the epicycloidal addendum to secure proper action. |