biconic

UK
/baɪˈkɒnɪk/
US
/baɪˈkɑnɪk/

Translations

biconicadjective
more biconic
Comp.
most biconic
Super.
UK
/baɪˈkɒnɪk/
US
/baɪˈkɑnɪk/
The spacecraft had a biconic shape to improve its aerodynamic performance.
Космический аппарат имел биконическую форму для улучшения аэродинамических характеристик.

Definitions

biconicadjective
Having the shape or form of two cones joined at their bases.
The spacecraft had a biconic design to improve its aerodynamic stability during re-entry.
Relating to or composed of two conic sections or conic surfaces.
The optical engineer modeled the mirror as a biconic surface to correct aberrations.