prolate spheroid
prolate spheroid · prolate spheroids
A shape like that of a vertically stretched sphere, similar to a rugby ball, although…A shape like that of a vertically stretched sphere, similar to a rugby ball, although rare in nature.
Meaning
1 sensesA shape like that of a vertically stretched sphere, similar to a rugby ball, although rare in nature.
Coordinate term: oblate spheroid
Forms
plural: prolate spheroids| Singular | prolate spheroid |
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