1. having or relating to two axes
Usage: technical; geometry
2. relating to or involving stress or strain along two perpendicular axes
Usage: engineering; materials science

Examples

• The biaxial crystal exhibits different optical properties along its two main axes.
• Engineers conducted biaxial testing to measure the material’s strength in multiple directions.
• The biaxial stress state occurs when forces act along two perpendicular directions.
• Biaxial stretching of the plastic film improved its mechanical properties.
• The geologist studied the biaxial nature of the mineral sample.
• Biaxial loading conditions were simulated in the laboratory experiment.