spheroid

UK
/ˈsfɪərəʊɪd/
US
/ˈsfɪrɔɪd/
spheroidnoun
spheroids
pl
UK
/ˈsfɪərəʊɪd/
US
/ˈsfɪrɔɪd/
Translations
The Earth is not a perfect sphere, but rather a spheroid.
Земля не является идеальной сферой, а скорее сфероидом.
Definitions
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.
Synonyms
round object
spheroidadjective
more spheroid
Comp.
most spheroid
Super.
UK
/ˈsfɪərɔɪd/
US
/ˈsfɪrɔɪd/
Translations
The planet has a spheroid shape due to its rotation.
Планета имеет сфероидальную форму из-за своего вращения.
Definitions
Having a shape that is approximately spherical or rounded.
The artist created a spheroid sculpture that resembled a giant marble.