Associations to the word «Concentric»

Pictures for the word «Concentric»

Wiktionary

CONCENTRIC, adjective. (geometry) Having a common center.
CONCENTRIC, adjective. (physiology) (of a motion) in the direction of contraction of a muscle. (E.g. extension of the lower arm via the elbow joint while contracting the triceps and other elbow extensor muscles; closing of the jaw while flexing the masseter).

Dictionary definition

CONCENTRIC, adjective. Having a common center; "concentric rings".

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