Definitions of plane section
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(geometry) the area created by a plane cutting through a solidsynonyms: sectiontypes:cross sectiona section created by a plane cutting a solid perpendicular to its longest axisprofilea vertical section of the Earth's crust showing the different horizons or layerstype of:
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