Both Uses of
ratio
in
Dune
- He felt them cup the air, their aspect ratio dropping faster and faster.†
Book 2 *
- Many, not understanding the prohibitive mass-ratio problem, may even think we'll bring water from some other planet rich in it.†
Book 2
Definition:
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(ratio) the relative magnitudes of two quantities -- often expressed as a:b (which could also be expressed as the fraction a/b)editor's notes: For example, if a freshman class at a college is comprised of 400 men and 600 women, the ratio of men to women can be expressed as 400:600 or 4:6 or as the fraction 4/6 = ~67%