osculation

os·cu·la·tion  (sky-lshn)

n.

1.

a. The act of kissing.

b. A kiss.

2. Mathematics A contact, as between two curves or surfaces, at three or more common points.

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oscu·la·tory (sky-l-tôr, -tr) adj.

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osculation [ˌɒskjʊˈleɪʃən]

n

1. (Mathematics) Also called tacnode Maths a point at which two branches of a curve have a common tangent, each branch extending in both directions of the tangent

2. Rare the act or an instance of kissing

osculatory  [ˈɒskjʊlətərɪ -trɪ] adj

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	osculation - (mathematics) a contact of two curves (or two surfaces) at which they have a common tangent math, mathematics, maths - a science (or group of related sciences) dealing with the logic of quantity and shape and arrangement contact - the state or condition of touching or of being in immediate proximity; "litmus paper turns red on contact with an acid"
	2.	osculation - the act of caressing with the lips (or an instance thereof) buss, kiss touching, touch - the act of putting two things together with no space between them; "at his touch the room filled with lights" smooch, smack - an enthusiastic kiss deep kiss, French kiss, soul kiss - an openmouthed kiss in which your tongue is inserted into the other's mouth

Translations

osculation [ˌɒskjʊˈleɪʃən] N (hum) → ósculo m