Synonym of hermeneutic circle

A cycle employed in the liquefaction of gases, especially for air separation. It is essentially the same as the Siemens cycle, except in the expansion step: where the Siemens cycle has the gas do external work to reduce its temperature, the Hampson-Linde cycle relies solely on the Joule-Thomson effect, so the cold side needs no moving parts.

Synonym of virtuous circle.

(meteorology) A type of extratropical cyclone characterized by high winds, a high level of precipitation, and rapid development.

Alternative form of upcycle (“period of a cycle where something is growing or increasing”).

(automotive) A type of engine cylinder, with two pistons, horizontally opposed with each other, and the combustion chamber sitting centrally between the two pistons.

Pertaining to the opposed-piston engine / opposed-cylinder engine

Synonym of urinary cast

(cytology) The life cycle of eukaryotic cells from a quiescent beginning, growth, duplication of DNA followed by mitosis and division.

(biochemistry) A metabolic cycle of biochemical reactions, occurring in ureotelic organisms, in which highly toxic ammonia is converted to urea for excretion.