lateral area

noun

The sum of the areas of the lateral (vertical) faces of a cylinder, cone, frustum, or the like.

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Meanings

nounlateral area (plural lateral areas)

plural lateral areas

  1. geometryThe sum of the areas of the lateral (vertical) faces of a cylinder, cone, frustum, or the like.
  2. datedmedicineA particular part of the medulla oblongata.
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