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sine curve

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sine curve
n.
The graph of the equation y = sin x. Also called sinusoid.
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sine curve
a graph of sine function;
y = sin
x
sine curve
n
(Mathematics) a curve of the equation y = sin x Also called sinusoid
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.sine curve - the curve of y=sin x
sinusoid
undulation, wave - an undulating curve
Translations
sine curve n (Math) → sinusoide f
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