radial

• Relativo a raios ou raios de círculo, ou disposto como eles; que se irradia para fora a partir de um ponto central.

Relating to or arranged like rays or radii; extending outward from a central point.

1. Relating to the radius boneC1formal

   Pertaining to or located near the radius bone in the forearm.

   Radial

   • The radial artery is commonly used to check the pulse.
   • He suffered a radial fracture in his left arm.
   • The surgeon carefully examined the radial nerve.

2. Moving along a radiusC1formal

   Relating to or moving along the direction of a radius, from the center outward.

   Radial

   • The radial velocity of the star was measured precisely.
   • Radial tires have cords arranged at a 90-degree angle to the direction of travel.
   • The machine uses radial motion to distribute the material evenly.

   Sinônimoscentrifugaloutwardradiating

   Antônimoscircumferentialtangentialtransverse

3. Radiating from a centerC1formal

   Issuing in rays from a common center; arranged like rays or radii.

   Radial

   • The spokes of the wheel have a radial arrangement.
   • The flower's petals are arranged in a radial pattern.
   • Radial symmetry is common in starfish and jellyfish.

   Sinônimosdivergentradiateradiatingspreadingstarlike

• Substantivo que designa um tipo de pneu de borracha com carcaça radial, em que as cordas da carcaça ficam dispostas em ângulo reto em relação à direção de rodagem; também se usa como adjetivo para esse tipo de pneu.

A noun referring to a type of pneumatic tire with a radial-ply casing, where the cord plies are arranged at right angles to the direction of travel.

1. Radial tireB2formal

   A type of pneumatic tire in which the cord plies are arranged at right angles to the direction of travel, providing better flexibility and road grip.

   Pneu radial

   • My car needs new radials before the winter season.
   • Radials offer better fuel efficiency than bias-ply tires.
   • The mechanic recommended switching to radials for a smoother ride.