non-circular
Adjective
Meaning
non-circular (not comparable)
Alternative form of noncircular.
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A number of improvements to the design are now part of the "advanced tokamak" concept, which includes non-circular plasma, internal diverters and limiters, often superconducting magnets, and operate in the so-called "H-mode" island of increased stability.
A sphere is not equal to the form of the cutting stylus and by the time diamond needles came to the market, a whole discussion was started on the effect of circular forms moving through a non-circular cut groove.
Elliptical gears Two non-circular gears with the same elliptical outline, each pivoting around one focus and positioned at the proper angle, turn smoothly while maintaining contact at all times.
Contrary to other clubs, the clubhead has a very flat low-profile, low-loft striking face, as well as a bent shaft, non-circular grips or positional guides, depending on the model.
The FIM rules limited engines to four cylinders, so the NR500 had non-circular, 'race-track', cylinders, each with 8 valves and two connecting rods, in order to provide sufficient valve area to compete with the dominant two-stroke racers.
This simple analysis can also apply to non-circular motion if only the component of the motion which is perpendicular to the radius vector is considered.