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cyclic curve

 
Sci-Tech Dictionary: cyclic curve
 
(′sīk·lik ′kərv)

(mathematics) A curve (such as a cycloid, cardioid, or epicycloid) generated by a point of a circle that rolls (without slipping) on a given curve. The intersection of a quadric surface with a sphere. Also known as spherical cyclic curve. The stereographic projection of a spherical cyclic curve. Also known as plane cyclic curve.


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