duosecant
/ˈduːsoʊˈsænt/Definitions
1. noun
A term used to describe the angle between a chord and a tangent to a circle or an ellipse.
“The duosecant of the given ellipse was crucial for understanding its properties.”
2. verb
To calculate or determine the duosecant of a geometric figure.
“The mathematician chose to duosecant the ellipse to find its optimal dimensions.”