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Semiminor Axis.
Semiminor Axis - as a noun
One-half the minor axis of an ellipse
Example Sentences
"The semiminor axis of an ellipse is the smallest radius perpendicular to its major axis."
"The semiminor axis is half the length of the minor axis of an ellipse."
"In a circular shape, the semiminor axis and semimajor axis have the same length."
"The value of the semiminor axis is always less than or equal to the value of the semimajor axis."
"The semiminor axis of a planet's orbit determines its distance from the Sun during its orbit."
