paraboloid
IPA: pɝˈæbʌɫɔɪd
noun
- (mathematics) A surface having a parabolic cross section parallel to an axis, and circular or elliptical cross section perpendicular to the axis; especially the surface of revolution of a parabola.
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Examples of "paraboloid" in Sentences
- Flamm's paraboloid may be derived as follows.
- The fluid in a spinning cylinder will form a paraboloid.
- A third type of ruled surface is the hyperbolic paraboloid.
- The curvature is actually that of an elliptic paraboloid with .
- The 'flux density is increased' near the edge of the paraboloid.
- In mathematics, a paraboloid is a quadric surface of special kind.
- Demonstrate the nature of a parabola, paraboloid, or parabolic mirror.
- The curvature is actually that of an elliptic paraboloid with formula_1.
- If it was solid, it would be as expensive as a glass paraboloidal mirror.
- It is not to be confused with hyperboloid, hyperbolic paraboloid, or hyperbole.