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cross-section

UK
/ˈkrɒsˌsɛkʃən/
US
/ˈkrɔsˌsɛkʃən/

Translations

cross-sectionnoun
cross-sections
pl
UK
/ˈkrɒsˌsɛkʃən/
US
/ˈkrɔsˌsɛkʃən/
section transversale
The cross-section of the tree trunk revealed its age through the rings.
La section transversale du tronc de l’arbre a révélé son âge grâce aux cernes.
section efficacePhysique.
The neutron capture cross-section of the isotope is exceptionally high.
La section efficace de capture des neutrons de cet isotope est exceptionnellement élevée.
échantillon représentatif
The survey included a cross-section of the population to ensure diverse opinions were represented.
L’enquête incluait un échantillon représentatif de la population afin que des opinions diverses soient représentées.
Additional translations
sectionDans le sens de dimension ou d’aire d’une coupe.
Synonyms
section
representation
view
profile
cut
segment
slice
cross-sectionadjective
Attributive use of the noun, e.g. “cross-section analysis”.
en coupe transversale
Cross-section diagrams revealed variations in density throughout the material.
Des diagrammes en coupe transversale ont révélé des variations de densité dans tout le matériau.
cross-sectionverb
cross-sectioned
Past Simple
cross-sectioned
Past Participle
cross-sectioning
Gerund
UK
/ˈkrɒs ˌsɛk.ʃən/
US
/ˈkrɔːs ˌsɛk.ʃən/
Transitive verb meaning to cut something so as to obtain or display a cross-section.
sectionnerSens technique.
The technician cross-sectioned the stem to examine its vascular tissues.
Le technicien a sectionné la tige pour examiner ses tissus vasculaires.

Definitions

cross-sectionnoun
A surface or shape that is or would be exposed by making a straight cut through something, especially at right angles to an axis.
The cross-section of the tree trunk revealed its age through the rings.
A representative sample of a larger group, showing the diversity or variety within that group.
The survey included a cross-section of the population to ensure diverse opinions were represented.
A diagram or drawing that shows the internal structure of something as if it has been cut through.
The textbook included a cross-section of the human heart to illustrate its chambers and valves.
In physics, a quantity expressing the effective area that characterises the likelihood of interaction between particles, usually measured in barns.
The neutron capture cross-section of the isotope is exceptionally high.
The area or numerical size of such a surface, especially as a specification in engineering or materials science.
The cable has a cross-section of 10 square millimetres.
cross-sectionadjective
Relating to, involving, or obtained by means of a cross-section.
Cross-section diagrams revealed variations in density throughout the material.
cross-sectionverb
To cut or slice through something, typically at right angles to its axis, in order to reveal its internal structure or obtain a sample.
The technician cross-sectioned the stem to examine its vascular tissues.
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