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Spheroid
noun
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Word Frequency:
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Definitions
1.
noun
A solid of revolution generated by rotating an ellipse about its major (prolate), or minor (oblate) axis.
"UFOs are reported as being either oblate (saucer-shaped) or prolate (cigar-shaped) spheroids."
2.
adjective
Of a shape similar to a squashed sphere.
Synonyms
ellipsoid of revolution
prolate
round
oblate
spheroidical
spheroidic
spheriform
semispheroidal
subspherical
sphæroidal
spherical
spheric
Rhymes With
void
avoid
devoid
annoyed
destroyed
paranoid
overjoyed
employed
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