osculation

(ŏsˌkyə-lāˈshən)

noun
  1. a. The act of kissing.
    b. A kiss.
  2. Mathematics A contact, as between two curves or surfaces, at three or more common points.

Related Forms:

  • osˈcu·la·toˌry (ŏsˈkyə-lə-tôrˌē, -tōrˌē) adjective

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