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QUADRATRIX

\kwɒdɹˈe͡ɪtɹɪks], \kwɒdɹˈe‍ɪtɹɪks], \k_w_ɒ_d_ɹ_ˈeɪ_t_ɹ_ɪ_k_s]\

Definitions of QUADRATRIX

1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language

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In geom., a curve by means of which right lines equal to the circumferences of circles or other curves, and their various parts, may be found mechanically.

1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H.

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