pseudosphere

noun — 2 senses

pseudosphere

noun

Etymology From pseudo- + sphere.

1

Geometry, Mathematics, Sciences A surface generated by rotating a tractrix about its asymptote; a tractricoid

2

Geometry, Mathematics, Sciences Any of various surfaces with constant negative Gaussian curvature.

Related terms
pseudospherical

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