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biquadratic Definition

bi·quad·ratic (bī′kwäd rat′ik)

adjective

Math. of or involving the fourth power of a quantity

noun

  1. such a quantity
  2. an algebraic equation of the fourth power; quartic equation

biquadratic Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • reciprocity: Around this time he also published a paper inspired by Gauss ' s work on the law of biquadratic reciprocity.