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Rarespheroid
The correct spelling is spheroid.
How to pronounce spheroid
noun
Say it like: Sfe-roy-d
The correct spelling is spheroid. A solid of revolution generated by rotating an ellipse about its major (prolate), or minor (oblate) axis. For example: "UFOs are reported as being either oblate (saucer-shaped) or prolate (cigar-shaped) spheroids."
Usage Examples
“UFOs are reported as being either oblate (saucer-shaped) or prolate (cigar-shaped) spheroids.”
Meanings
noun
- 1.A solid of revolution generated by rotating an ellipse about its major (prolate), or minor (oblate) axis.
adjective
- 1.Of a shape similar to a squashed sphere.
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