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quadratic
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adjective
of or relating to the second power
quadratic equation
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adjective
of or relating to or resembling a square
quadratic shapes
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noun
a polynomial of the second degree
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noun
(= quadratic equation)
an equation in which the highest power of an unknown quantity is a square
resonance
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noun
an excited state of a stable particle causing a sharp maximum in the probability of absorption of electromagnetic radiation
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noun
a vibration of large amplitude produced by a relatively small vibration near the same frequency of vibration as the natural frequency of the resonating system
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noun
(= plangency)
having the character of a loud deep sound; the quality of being resonant
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noun
the quality imparted to voiced speech sounds by the action of the resonating chambers of the throat and mouth and nasal cavities
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noun
(= rapport)
a relationship of mutual understanding or trust and agreement between people