metaconal

/mɛtəkɒnəl/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or denoting the second cone of a tri-conic or tri-axial cone system, particularly in the context of cone penetration testing

“The metaconal resistance reading indicated a stable soil composition.”

2. noun

a metaconal cone or conical structure, especially in cone penetration testing

“The engineers carefully analyzed the metaconal data collected during the soil investigation.”

Synonyms

  • conical
  • tri-axial

Antonyms

  • axial
  • non-conical