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hypoblast
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hypoid gear

hy·poid gear [ h pòyd gr ] (plural hy·poid gears)


noun 
Definition:
 
type of motor gear: a gear often used in the transmission of motor vehicles, in which a hypocycloidal curve is used in arranging the meshing of the teeth

[Early 20th century. Origin ?]
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