separatrix

UK /sɛpəˈɹeɪtɹɪks/ US /sɛpəˈɹeɪtɹɪks/
noun 5

Definitions

noun

1

The ⟨L⟩ or pipe ⟨|⟩ mark formerly used to divide integers from decimals.

Therefore in writing of decimall parts let the separatrix be always used.

2

Synonym of decimal point, which replaced such marks.

3

The proofreader's mark resembling a slash ⟨ / ⟩ or vertical bar ⟨ | ⟩ placed after a note in the margin to indicate that it should replace the item(s) struckthrough in the running text or to separate it from other margin notes.

4

A terminator: a line on a partially-illuminated surface separating the lit and shaded regions.

5

The line between regions having different magnetic fields.

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