Geodesic

Geodesic

The shortest line between two points on a surface, such that a geodesic dome is segmented into a series of straight elements

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geodesic

Engineering; Electronic engineering

1. On a surface, the shortest path between two points. 2. The shortest path between two geographical locations, measured over the surface of the earth.

geodesic

Earth science; Mapping science

Having a length greater than or shorter than the length of any other line in the same space between the same two points. Unless specified otherwise, the shortest length is ...

geodesic

Building materials; Lumber

The shortest line between two points on a surface, such that a geodesic dome is segmented into a series of straight elements

geodesic

Language; Dictionaries

Of or pertaining to geodetic. Of or pertaining to gebdesy; obtained or determined by the operations of geodesy; engaged in geodesy; geodesic; as, geodetic surveying; geodetic ...

geodesic

Language; Dictionaries

A geodetic line or curve.

geodesic

Science; General science

The shortest distance between two points on a curved surface.

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compression web

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A member of a truss which connects the bottom and top chords and provides downward support.

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Forests comprised of mostly cone bearing trees such as pine forests.

convection

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Currents created by heating air, which then rises and pulls cooler air behind it.

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