Cubic may refer to:
Science and mathematics
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Cube (algebra)
In arithmetic and algebra, the cube of a number is its third power, that is, the result of multiplying three instances of together.
The cube of a number or any other mathematical expression is denoted by a superscript 3, for example or ...
, "cubic" measurement
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Cube
In geometry, a cube is a three-dimensional solid object bounded by six square faces, facets or sides, with three meeting at each vertex. Viewed from a corner it is a hexagon and its net is usually depicted as a cross.
The cube is the only ...
, a three-dimensional solid object bounded by six square faces, facets or sides, with three meeting at each vertex
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Cubic crystal system
In crystallography, the cubic (or isometric) crystal system is a crystal system where the unit cell is in the shape of a cube. This is one of the most common and simplest shapes found in crystals and minerals.
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, a crystal system where the unit cell is in the shape of a cube
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Cubic function, a polynomial function of degree three
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Cubic equation
In algebra, a cubic equation in one variable is an equation of the form
:ax^3+bx^2+cx+d=0
in which is nonzero.
The solutions of this equation are called roots of the cubic function defined by the left-hand side of the equation. If all of th ...
, a polynomial equation (reducible to ''ax''
3 + ''bx''
2 + ''cx'' + ''d'' = 0)
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Cubic form In mathematics, a cubic form is a homogeneous polynomial of degree 3, and a cubic hypersurface is the zero set of a cubic form. In the case of a cubic form in three variables, the zero set is a cubic plane curve.
In , Boris Delone and Dmitry ...
, a homogeneous polynomial of degree 3
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Cubic graph
In the mathematical field of graph theory, a cubic graph is a graph in which all vertices have degree three. In other words, a cubic graph is a 3-regular graph. Cubic graphs are also called trivalent graphs.
A bicubic graph is a cubic bi ...
(mathematics - graph theory), a graph where all vertices have degree 3
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Cubic plane curve
In mathematics, a cubic plane curve is a plane algebraic curve defined by a cubic equation
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applied to homogeneous coordinates for the projective plane; or the inhomogeneous version for the affine space determined by setting in such an ...
(mathematics), a plane algebraic curve ''C'' defined by a cubic equation
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Cubic reciprocity
Cubic reciprocity is a collection of theorems in elementary and algebraic number theory that state conditions under which the congruence ''x''3 ≡ ''p'' (mod ''q'') is solvable; the word "reciprocity" comes from the form o ...
(mathematics - number theory), a theorem analogous to quadratic reciprocity
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Cubic surface
In mathematics, a cubic surface is a surface in 3-dimensional space defined by one polynomial equation of degree 3. Cubic surfaces are fundamental examples in algebraic geometry. The theory is simplified by working in projective space rather tha ...
, an algebraic surface in three-dimensional space
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Cubic zirconia
Cubic zirconia (CZ) is the cubic crystalline form of zirconium dioxide (ZrO2). The synthesized material is hard and usually colorless, but may be made in a variety of different colors. It should not be confused with zircon, which is a zirco ...
, in geology, a mineral that is widely synthesized for use as a diamond simulacra
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CUBIC, a histology method
Computing
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Cubic IDE
Cubic IDE is a modular development environment ( IDE) for AmigaOS (versions 3.5 and 3.9 only) and MorphOS. Its central editor is GoldED 8, which supports file type centric configuration.
The specific features for developers include syntax highli ...
, a modular development environment
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CUBIC TCP
CUBIC is a network congestion avoidance algorithm for TCP which can achieve high bandwidth connections over networks more quickly and reliably in the face of high latency than earlier algorithms. It helps optimize long fat networks.
In 2006, ...
, a TCP congestion-avoidance strategy
Media
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''Cubic'' (film), a 2002 science-fiction film also known as ''Equilibrium''
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''Cubic'' (TV series), a 2014 Thai soap opera
Other
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Cubic Corporation
Cubic Corporation is an American public transportation and defense corporation. It operates two business segments: Cubic Transportation Systems (CTS) and Cubic Mission and Performance Solutions (CMPS).
History
Cubic Corporation was founded i ...
, an American company that provides transportation and defense systems
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Cubic Transportation Systems
Cubic Corporation is an American public transportation and defense corporation. It operates two business segments: Cubic Transportation Systems (CTS) and Cubic Mission and Performance Solutions (CMPS).
History
Cubic Corporation was founded i ...
, a division of Cubic Corporation
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Cubic (river)
The Cubic is a right tributary of the river Ier in Romania
Romania ( ; ro, România ) is a country located at the crossroads of Central Europe, Central, Eastern Europe, Eastern, and Southeast Europe, Southeastern Europe. It borders Bulga ...
, a tributary of the Ier in northwestern Romania
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Cube (disambiguation)
A cube is any regular, six-sided, three-dimensional solid object.
Cube may also refer to:
Arts and entertainment
* ''Alamo'' (sculpture) or ''The Cube'' in New York, U.S. (and ''Endover'' at the University of Michigan)
* Cube Interactive, an i ...
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Cubicle
A cubicle is a partially enclosed office workspace that is separated from neighboring workspaces by partitions that are usually tall. Its purpose is to isolate office workers and managers from the sights and noises of an open workspace so that ...
, a small area set off by walls for special use, such as a place to work, to shower, or with a toilet
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Quadratic, relating to degree 2, as next lower below ''cubic''
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Quartic, relating to
degree 4, as next higher above ''cubic''
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