biaxial

adjective

bi·​ax·​i·​al (ˌ)bī-ˈak-sē-əl How to pronounce biaxial (audio)
: having or relating to two axes or optic axes
a biaxial crystal
biaxially adverb

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This paper develops a biaxial active nozzle which can rotate the air jet direction along a roll and pitch axis in order to control the direction of reaction force and the head motion of a long flexible robot. Erico Guizzo, IEEE Spectrum, 5 Oct. 2018 During Race 2, Chloe's Dream sustained a right knee fracture at the top of the first turn, and during Race 8, Freezing Point sustained a biaxial sesamoid fracture. Marissa G. Muller, Peoplemag, 15 May 2023

Word History

First Known Use

1833, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of biaxial was in 1833

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“Biaxial.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/biaxial. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.

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