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Quadric [Adjective] Webster's Dictionary 1913

Of or pertaining to the second degree.

Quadric [Noun] Webster's Dictionary 1913

1. A quantic of the second degree. See Quantic.

2. A surface whose equation in three variables is of the second degree. Spheres, spheroids, ellipsoids, paraboloids, hyperboloids, also cones and cylinders with circular bases, are quadrics.

Quadricapsular [Adjective] Webster's Dictionary 1828

In botany, having four capsules to a flower; as a quadricapsular pericarp.

Quadricapsular [Adjective] Webster's Dictionary 1913

Having four capsules.

Quadriceps [Noun] Webster's Dictionary 1913

The great extensor muscle of the knee, divided above into four parts which unite in a single tendon at the knee.

Quadricipital [Noun] Webster's Dictionary 1913

Of or pertaining to the quadriceps.

Quadricorn [Noun] Webster's Dictionary 1913

Any quadricornous animal.

Quadricornous [Adjective] Webster's Dictionary 1913

Having four horns, or hornlike organs; as, a quadricornous beetle.

Quadricostate [Adjective] Webster's Dictionary 1913

Having four ribs.