spherize

verb — 2 senses

spherize

verb

Etymology From sphere + -ize.

1

Computer graphics, Computing, Engineering, Mathematics, Natural sciences, Physical sciences, Sciences To cause to appear as if on the surface of a sphere.

2

Business, Manufacturing To form or force into a spherical shape.

  • The particles were spherized by flame-spraying.
Derived terms
spherization
Related terms
spheroidize

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