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单词 polyconic
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Definition of polyconic in English:

polyconic

adjective ˌpɒlɪˈkɒnɪk
Cartography

  • Involving or based upon a number of cones; specifically designating a system of map projection in which each parallel of latitude is represented by developing a cone tangent to the earth's surface along that parallel.

noun ˌpɒlɪˈkɒnɪk
Cartography

  • A polyconic projection.

Origin

Mid 19th century. From poly- + conic. Compare biconic.

Definition of polyconic in US English:

polyconic

adjectiveˌpɒlɪˈkɒnɪk
Cartography

  • Involving or based upon a number of cones; specifically designating a system of map projection in which each parallel of latitude is represented by developing a cone tangent to the earth's surface along that parallel.

nounˌpɒlɪˈkɒnɪk
Cartography

  • A polyconic projection.

Origin

Mid 19th century. From poly- + conic. Compare biconic.
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