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ellipsoid of revolution

geometry
Also known as: spheroid

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  • ellipsoid
    In ellipsoid

    …then the ellipsoid is an ellipsoid of revolution, or spheroid (see the figure), the figure formed by revolving an ellipse about one of its axes. If a and b are greater than c, the spheroid is oblate; if less, the surface is a prolate spheroid.

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