epitrochoid
What is another word for epitrochoid? Here is its meaning, with related words and examples.
Noun — A curve traced by a fixed point on a circle as that circle rolls around the outside of another circle.
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How to use epitrochoid
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epitrochoid curve
draw an epitrochoid
epitrochoid equation
It is a technical term used in geometry and engineering.
Etymology
The word was formed in English from the prefix epi- and the noun trochoid.
Full origin of epitrochoid →Frequently asked questions
What is an epitrochoid?
It is the looping path a point on a rolling circle makes as that circle goes around the outside of a second, fixed circle.
What is an example of an epitrochoid?
The shape found in the Wankel engine is an example.
What is the plural of epitrochoid?
The plural is epitrochoids.
