solids of revolution

A form of solid of revolution — A solid produced by taking a particular two-dimensional curve and rotating it through 360° about an axis. The curve will sweep out a surface, and the region inside the surface defines a solid.

Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of solid of revolution
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