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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Belgian glaciologist Jean-Louis Tison, featured in the film, explains three astronomical influences on Earth’s natural climate cycles: its orbit, axial tilt and wobble.
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Marcus D. Smith, Sacbee.com, 17 May 2025
Our current boat uses an axial flux motor on top of the T foil that drives the struts down to a gearbox, which goes out to a prop.
—James Morris, Forbes.com, 3 May 2025
Meaning that most of the power from Dark Matter is produced with the axial flux aspect of the motor, with the radial part just chipping in a little extra.
—New Atlas, 26 Apr. 2025
Uranus, the seventh planet from the sun, is unique for its extreme axial tilt, with its equator and orbit making nearly at a right angle — likely the result of a collision with an Earth-size object long ago.
—Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 1 Apr. 2025
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Marcus D. Smith, Sacbee.com, 17 May 2025
Our current boat uses an axial flux motor on top of the T foil that drives the struts down to a gearbox, which goes out to a prop.
—James Morris, Forbes.com, 3 May 2025
Meaning that most of the power from Dark Matter is produced with the axial flux aspect of the motor, with the radial part just chipping in a little extra.
—New Atlas, 26 Apr. 2025
Uranus, the seventh planet from the sun, is unique for its extreme axial tilt, with its equator and orbit making nearly at a right angle — likely the result of a collision with an Earth-size object long ago.
—Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 1 Apr. 2025
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“Axial.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/axial. Accessed 28 May. 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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