multi-start

adj — 2 senses

multi-start

adj

Etymology From multi- + start.

1

Mathematics, Sciences In two dimensions Describing a multiple spiral that starts at the origin and divides the plane into multiple regions

2

Mathematics, Sciences In three dimensions Describing a construction of multiple helices that wrap around the same cylinder; if infinite, would divide the surface of the cylinder into multiple regions

Related terms
one-start, two-start

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