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radial

ra·di·al [ ráydee əl ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. spreading from center outward: spreading out from a common center like the spokes of a wheel
petals in a radial arrangement

2. of radius: relating to a radius, especially moving along a radius

3. zoology with body parts in circular arrangement: used to describe the arrangement of the bodies of invertebrate ocean animals such as the starfish and sea anemone in which parts spread out from a single center

4. anatomy of forearm bone: relating to the radius bone of the forearm



noun  (plural ra·di·als)
Definition:
 
automotive 
Same as  radial tire



ra·di·al·ly adverb
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