SEMICIRCULAR

semicircular

(adjective) curved into a half circle

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

semicircular (not comparable)

In the shape of half of a circle or a semicircle.

Source: Wiktionary


Sem`i*cir"cu*lar, a.

Definition: Having the form of half of a circle. Addison. Semicircular canals (Anat.), certain canals of the inner ear. See under Ear.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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1 March 2025

AROMATIC

(adjective) (chemistry) of or relating to or containing one or more benzene rings; “an aromatic organic compound”


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