Tangent

{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-005869",
  "term": "Tangent",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "A straight section of railway track connecting two curves. Tangent track has a constant bearing and zero curvature, simplifying construction and allowing for the highest permissible speeds on a given route. The point where a tangent meets a curve is called the tangent point, which is a key reference in track surveying and design.",
  "subject": "Rail equipment",
  "translations": {
    "de": "Tangent",
    "es": "tangente",
    "fr": "tangente"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/tangent/"
}