secondary axis

collocation in English

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secondary
adjective
uk
/ˈsek.ən.dri/us
/ˈsek.ən.der.i/
less important than ...
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axis
noun[C]
uk
/ˈæk.sɪs/us
/ˈæk.sɪs/
a real or imaginary straight line going through the centre of a object that is spinning, or a line that divides a symmetrical shape into two ...
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(Definition ofsecondaryandaxisfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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We call the direction from the bottom to the top the positive orientation of thesecondaryaxis.
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Thesecondaryaxisis constituted by two non-sources: the real-time processing and the sound projection, unified by the concept of 'transformation' (handling).
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Thesecondaryaxisis perpendicular to the primary one.
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This means that the rotating tool or shaft, instead of being centrally aligned, will rotate about asecondaryaxis.
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Thesecondaryaxis(often called elevation axis) is then typically normal to the primary axis.
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It accumulates in the nucleus only on the dorsal side; ventral -catenin induces asecondaryaxis.
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The axis that is referenced to the primary axis can be considered asecondaryaxis.
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Each panicle has a central axis from which asecondaryaxisemerges either with flowers (amaranthiform) or bearing a tertiary axis carrying the flowers (glomeruliform).
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When transplanted, it is able to organize asecondaryaxisand removing it prevents the formation of dorsal structures. -catenin also has a role similar to its role in amphibians.
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If a rotating component, such as a drill chuck, does not hold the drill centrally then as it rotates the rotating drill will turn about asecondaryaxis.
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