Cross Section — synonyms, definition

1. cross section (Adjective)

cross-sectional

cross section (Adjective) — Representing a plane made by cutting across something at right angles to its length. ex. "cross-section views of the neck"

2. cross section (Noun)

cross section (Noun) — A section created by a plane cutting a solid perpendicular to its longest axis.

cross section (Noun) — (statistics) a sample meant to be representative of a whole population.

cross section (Noun) — (physics) the probability that a particular interaction (as capture or ionization) will take place between particles; measured in barns.

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