hyperbolic paraboloid

noun

hyperbolic paraboloid

noun
1

Mathematics, Sciences A surface having parabolic cross sections parallel to an axis and hyperbolic cross sections perpendicular to the axis.

Related terms
hyperbola, paraboloid, elliptic paraboloid
Hypernyms
paraboloid

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