1
: of, relating to, or having the characteristics of an axis
2
a
: situated around, in the direction of, on, or along an axis
b
: extending in a direction essentially perpendicular to the plane of a cyclic structure (as of cyclohexane)
axial hydrogens
compare equatorial
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In the real world, this axial flux setup is more compact, more efficient, more powerful, and much lighter.
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Chad Kirchner, ArsTechnica, 25 June 2025
This is an axial flux system, with permanent magnet rotors on either side of the electromagnetic stator.
—James Morris, Forbes.com, 21 June 2025
As a result, Earth's axis of rotation has developed a distinct wobble - known to scientists as axial precession - which sees the celestial pole trace a wide, lazy circle over a roughly 26,000 year period, coming close to several other prominent stars besides Polaris.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 20 May 2025
Men are more likely to have axial arthritis symptoms, which are symptoms in the spine and pelvis.
—Sarah Bradley, Health, 20 Apr. 2025
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Chad Kirchner, ArsTechnica, 25 June 2025
This is an axial flux system, with permanent magnet rotors on either side of the electromagnetic stator.
—James Morris, Forbes.com, 21 June 2025
As a result, Earth's axis of rotation has developed a distinct wobble - known to scientists as axial precession - which sees the celestial pole trace a wide, lazy circle over a roughly 26,000 year period, coming close to several other prominent stars besides Polaris.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 20 May 2025
Men are more likely to have axial arthritis symptoms, which are symptoms in the spine and pelvis.
—Sarah Bradley, Health, 20 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for axial
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“Axial.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/axial. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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axial
adjective
ax·i·al
ˈak-sē-əl 
1
: of, relating to, or having the characteristics of an axis
2
a
: situated around, in the direction of, on, or along an axis
b
: extending in a direction essentially perpendicular to the plane of a cyclic structure (as of cyclohexane)
axial hydrogens
compare equatorial
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