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gyration Definition

gy·ra·tion (jī rā′s̸hən)

noun

  1. the act of gyrating; circular or spiral motion
  2. something gyrate, as a whorl

gyration Usage Examples

Preposition: of

  • polymer: Light scattering may be used to determine the radius of gyration of larger polymers.
  • section: The slenderness ratio is the length ( between supports ) / Least radius of gyration of the section.

Adjective modifier

  • wild: Even as it reaches the end of its useful life the price of oil is still prone to wild gyrations.

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