major diameter

noun

The outermost or largest diameter of something that has multiple circular, cylindrical, or helical features (e.g. a screw or gear)

Meanings

nounmajor diameter (plural major diameters)

plural major diameters

  1. The outermost or largest diameter of something that has multiple circular, cylindrical, or helical features (e.g. a screw or gear)
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APA

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Chicago

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