| logarithmic phase | <cell culture> The steepest slope of the growth curve of a culture--the phase of vigorous growth during which cell number doubles every 20-30 minutes. (15 Nov 1997) |
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| logarithmical | Of or pertaining to logarithms; consisting of logarithms. <mathematics> Logarithmic curve, a curve which, referred to a system of rectangular coordinate axes, is such that the ordinate of any point will be the logarithm of its abscissa. Logarithmic spiral, a spiral curve such that radii drawn from its pole or eye at equal angles with each other are in continual proportion. See Spiral. Origin: F. Logarithmique. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |