Cubic

/ˈkjuː.bɪk/ · adjective

Meaning

(geometry) Used in the names of units of volume formed by multiplying a unit of length by itself twice..

Definitions by Sense

1. (geometry) Used in the names of units of volume formed by multiplying a unit of length by itself twice.
2. (mathematics) Relating to polynomials of the form ax³+bx²+cx+d.
3. (crystallography) Having three equal axes and all angles 90°.
4. (algebraic geometry) A cubic curve.

Example Sentences

cubic foot

On one recent day, officials said the fine dust concentration levels in Seoul rose above 130 micrograms per cubic meter.

It is not permissible to use abbreviations for unit symbols or unit names, such as sec (for either s or second), sq. mm (for either mm² or square millimetre), cc (for either cm³ or cubic centimetre), or mps (for either m/s or metre per second).

cubic cleavage

Synonyms for cubic

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Word Forms

• cubick
• cubics

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