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torus

UK
/ˈtɔːrəs/
US
/ˈtɔrəs/
torusnoun
tori
pl
UK
/ˈtɔːrəs/
US
/ˈtɔrəs/
Translations
The mathematician used a torus to explain the concept of a three-dimensional shape with a hole in the middle.
Le mathématicien a utilisé un tore pour expliquer le concept d'une forme tridimensionnelle avec un trou au milieu.
toreEn architecture, moulure convexe.
The ancient temple featured a torus at the base of each column, adding to its grandeur.
Le temple antique présentait un tore à la base de chaque colonne, ce qui ajoutait à sa grandeur.
Additional translations
torusEn botanique, terme scientifique.
torusEn anatomie et en dentisterie, terme scientifique.
Definitions
A surface or solid formed by rotating a closed curve, especially a circle, around a line in its plane that does not intersect the curve; a doughnut-shaped object.
The mathematician used a torus to explain the concept of a three-dimensional shape with a hole in the middle.
An architectural molding or ornament resembling a torus, typically a large convex molding at the base of a column.
The ancient temple featured a torus at the base of each column, adding to its grandeur.
Botany: the receptacle of a flower; thalamus.
The petals arise from the torus at the top of the stem.
Anatomy & Dentistry: a rounded bony protuberance, especially one occurring on the palate or inner side of the mandible.
The dentist noted a small torus on the patient's hard palate.
torusadjective
UK
/ˈtɔː.rəs/
US
/ˈtɔːr.əs/
Used attributively to modify nouns relating to a torus or toroidal form.
Translations
The torus antenna provided uniform coverage around the spacecraft.
L'antenne torique assurait une couverture uniforme autour du vaisseau spatial.
Definitions
Relating to or having the form of a torus; toroidal (used attributively).
The torus antenna provided uniform coverage around the spacecraft.
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