paraboloid of revolution

noun

A surface of revolution formed by revolving a parabola around its axis.

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Meanings

nounparaboloid of revolution (plural paraboloids of revolution)

plural paraboloids of revolution

  1. geometryA surface of revolution formed by revolving a parabola around its axis.
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