Bitangent

Bitangent

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A Line which is Tangent to a curve at two distinct points.

See also Klein's Equation, Plücker Characteristics, Secant Line, Solomon's Seal Lines, Tangent Line

© 1996-9 Eric W. Weisstein
1999-05-26