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ellipsoid

UK
/ɪˈlɪp.sɔɪd/
US
/ɪˈlɪp.sɔɪd/

Translations

ellipsoidnoun
ellipsoids
pl
UK
/ɪˈlɪp.sɔɪd/
US
/ɪˈlɪp.sɔɪd/
ellipsoïdeTerme de géométrie; désigne une surface ou un solide de forme ellipsoïdale.
The Earth is often approximated as an ellipsoid due to its slightly flattened poles.
La Terre est souvent approximée par un ellipsoïde en raison de ses pôles légèrement aplatis.
Synonyms
oval
spheroid
egg-shaped object
oblate
prolate
ellipsoidadjective
more ellipsoid
Comp.
most ellipsoid
Super.
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/ɪˈlɪp.sɔɪd/
US
/ɪˈlɪp.sɔɪd/
ellipsoïdalTerme technique; s’emploie pour décrire une forme allongée de type ellipse/ellipsoïde.
The planetarium featured an ellipsoid dome that enhanced the acoustics of the space.
Le planétarium avait un dôme ellipsoïdal qui améliorait l’acoustique de l’espace.

Definitions

ellipsoidnoun
A three-dimensional geometric surface, all of whose plane sections are either ellipses or circles.
The Earth is often approximated as an ellipsoid due to its slightly flattened poles.
A solid figure all plane sections of which are ellipses or circles.
The artist sculpted an ellipsoid to represent the planet in his installation.
ellipsoidadjective
Having the shape of an elongated sphere or oval.
The planetarium featured an ellipsoid dome that enhanced the acoustics of the space.
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