Associations to the word «Epicyclic»

Wiktionary

EPICYCLIC, adjective. Of, or relating to epicycles
EPICYCLIC GEAR, noun. A system of gears that has a central gear wheel around which others rotate, often within an outer ring

Dictionary definition

EPICYCLIC, adjective. Of or relating to an epicycle; "epicyclic gear train".

Wise words

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