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Axis of symmetry

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(Geom.) any line in a plane figure which divides the figure into two such parts that one part, when folded over along the axis, shall coincide with the other part.
(Geom.) See under Axis.

See also: Axis Symmetry



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In this example, the whole mold was rotating at a constant speed of 400 rpm around its vertical axis of symmetry.
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