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Vocabulary Entry
epicyclic
|adjective • noun
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A
adjective
Relating to a system where a circle rolls around the outside of another circle, often used in describing gears or mechanisms that have a complex motion.
Example Sentences
"The epicyclic gear train allowed for a more compact design."
"I learned how an epicyclic motion can enhance efficiency in machines."
"The engineer explained the principles of epicyclic mechanisms during the workshop."
N
noun
A gear system that operates on the principle of epicyclic motion, involving gears that rotate around a central gear.
Example Sentences
"The car's automatic transmission utilizes an epicyclic gear system."
"They studied the advantages of an epicyclic in reducing weight without sacrificing performance."
"An epicyclic can offer multiple gear ratios using a simple arrangement of gears."