ellipsoid of revolution

n (Mathematics) a geometric surface produced by rotating an ellipse about one of its two axes and having circular plane surfaces perpendicular to the axis of revolution. Also called: spheroid

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ellipsoid of revolution - a shape that is generated by rotating an ellipse around one of its axes; "it looked like a sphere but on closer examination I saw it was really a spheroid"spheroidround shape - a shape that is curved and without sharp angles

ellipsoid of revolution

[ə′lip‚sȯid əv ‚rev·ə′lü·shən] (mathematics) An ellipsoid generated by rotation of an ellipse about one of its axes. Also known as spheroid.

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ellipsoid of revolution

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Synonyms for ellipsoid of revolution

noun a shape that is generated by rotating an ellipse around one of its axes

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spheroid

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round shape

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