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bisection

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bi·sect  (bskt, b-skt)
v. bi·sect·ed, bi·sect·ing, bi·sects
v.tr.
To cut or divide into two parts, especially two equal parts.
v.intr.
To split; fork.
bi·section n.
bi·section·al adj.
bi·section·al·ly adv.
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Noun1.bisection - dividing into two equal parts
division - the act or process of dividing
Translations
bisection [baɪˈsekʃən] N (Math) → bisección f, división f en dos partes; (= angle) → bisección f
bisection
n (Math) → Halbierung f
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Our conception of a compound animal, where in some respects the individuality of each is not completed, may be aided, by reflectin on the production of two distinct creatures by bisecting single one with a knife, or where Nature herself perform the task of bisection.
The Voyage of the Beagle by Darwin, Charles View in context
 
 
 
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