Diametral (Adjective)
Meaning
Related to or along a diameter; "the diametral plane".
Classification
Relational adjectives (pertainyms).
Examples
- The diametral plane of the cylinder intersected with its circular base.
- The diametral stress of the pipe was calculated to determine its strength.
- In geometry, the diametral line is the line that passes through the center of a circle.
- The architect designed the building's foundation to withstand the diametral load of the structure.
- Measuring the diametral stress of the material helped engineers identify its weak points.