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axis

[ak-sis] / ˈæk sɪs /


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In an axial flux motor, the electromagnetic field is parallel to the motor’s axis of rotation, instead of perpendicular in a conventional electric motor.

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

His insight has been crucial in a world that continues to spin off its axis, even if it takes a toll on the soul.

From Slate • May 7, 2026

This study focused on how coffee impacts the microbiota-gut-brain axis -- the bidirectional communication between the gut microbiome and the brain -- using a wide range of biological and psychological measurements.

From Science Daily • May 3, 2026

In a moment defined by anxiety, instability, and a persistent sense that the world is tilting off its axis, the appeal of simplicity makes sense.

From Salon • Apr. 25, 2026

So if the backbone was on the outside, the crystallographic repeat of 34 A had to represent the distance along the helical axis required for a complete rotation.

From "Double Helix" by James D. Watson




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