spheroid

UK
/ˈsfɪərəʊɪd/
US
/ˈsfɪrɔɪd/

Translations

spheroidnoun
spheroids
pl
UK
/ˈsfɪərəʊɪd/
US
/ˈsfɪrɔɪd/
The Earth is not a perfect sphere, but rather a spheroid.
Земля не является идеальной сферой, а скорее сфероидом.
Synonyms
round object
spheroidadjective
more spheroid
Comp.
most spheroid
Super.
UK
/ˈsfɪərɔɪd/
US
/ˈsfɪrɔɪd/
The planet has a spheroid shape due to its rotation.
Планета имеет сфероидальную форму из-за своего вращения.

Definitions

spheroidnoun
A three-dimensional geometric figure resembling a sphere, but not perfectly round, typically having an elongated or flattened shape.
The Earth is often described as an oblate spheroid due to its slightly flattened poles and bulging equator.
A cluster or aggregate of cells grown in three-dimensional culture, forming a roughly spherical mass used for biological or medical research.
The researchers measured drug penetration into the tumor spheroid to evaluate treatment efficacy.
spheroidadjective
Having a shape that is approximately spherical or rounded.
The artist created a spheroid sculpture that resembled a giant marble.