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 .
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, "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 r ...
, 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 Crystal_structure#Unit_cell, 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, 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.
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, a homogeneous polynomial of degree 3
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Cubic graph (mathematics - graph theory), a graph where all vertices have degree 3
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Cubic plane curve (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 of ...
(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 than a ...
, an algebraic surface in three-dimensional space
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Cubic zirconia, in geology, a mineral that is widely synthesized for use as a diamond simulacra
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CUBIC
Cubic may refer to:
Science and mathematics
* Cube (algebra), "cubic" measurement
* Cube, a three-dimensional solid object bounded by six square faces, facets or sides, with three meeting at each vertex
** Cubic crystal system, a crystal system w ...
, a histology method
Computing
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Cubic IDE, a modular development environment
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CUBIC TCP, 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, an American company that provides transportation and defense systems
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Cubic Transportation Systems, a division of Cubic Corporation
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Cubic (river), a tributary of the Ier in northwestern Romania
See also
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Cube (disambiguation)
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Cubicle, 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
Degree may refer to:
As a unit of measurement
* Degree (angle), a unit of angle measurement
** Degree of geographical latitude
** Degree of geographical longitude
* Degree symbol (°), a notation used in science, engineering, and mathematics
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4, as next higher above ''cubic''
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