"alysoid" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: alysoids [plural]
Etymology: From Ancient Greek ἅλυσις (hálusis, “chain”). Etymology templates: {{der|en|grc|ἅλυσις||chain}} Ancient Greek ἅλυσις (hálusis, “chain”) Head templates: {{en-noun}} alysoid (plural alysoids)
  1. (mathematics) catenary Translations (Translations): alisoide [feminine] (Italian), krzywa łańcuchowa [feminine] (Polish)

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