elliptic paraboloid

noun

elliptic paraboloid

noun
1

Mathematics, Sciences A surface having parabolic cross sections parallel to an axis and elliptical cross sections perpendicular to the axis; especially the surface of revolution of a parabola.

Related terms
ellipse, paraboloid, hyperbolic paraboloid
Hypernyms
paraboloid

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