"semiminor axis" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: semiminor axes [plural]
Etymology: From semi- + minor axis. Etymology templates: {{af|en|semi-|minor axis}} semi- + minor axis Head templates: {{en-noun|semiminor axes}} semiminor axis (plural semiminor axes)
  1. (geometry) Half of the minor axis of a circle or ellipse. Categories (topical): Geometry Synonyms: semi-minor axis Translations (half of the major axis of a circle or ellipse): demi-petit axe [masculine] (French)
    Sense id: en-semiminor_axis-en-noun-qiv95cPU Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms prefixed with semi- Topics: geometry, mathematics, sciences

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