"gyradius" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: gyradii [plural]
Etymology: Blend of gyration + radius. Etymology templates: {{blend|en|gyration|radius}} Blend of gyration + radius Head templates: {{en-noun|gyradii}} gyradius (plural gyradii)
  1. (physics, engineering) Radius of gyration. Wikipedia link: Radius of gyration Categories (topical): Engineering, Physics Derived forms: pitch gyradius, roll gyradius, yaw gyradius

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