SINCE 1828
Bonjean curves
plural noun
Bon·jean curves
| \ ˈbänˌjēn-\
Definition of Bonjean curves
: curves of areas of transverse sections and their moments about the baseline of a ship used in making calculations (as to determine the force of buoyancy during launching)
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