paraboloid (Meaning)
paraboloid (n)
a surface having parabolic sections parallel to a single coordinate axis and elliptic sections perpendicular to that axis
paraboloid (n.)
The solid generated by the rotation of a parabola about its axis; any surface of the second order whose sections by planes parallel to a given line are parabolas.
Synonyms & Antonyms of paraboloid
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paraboloid Sentence Examples
- The shape of this dish is a perfect paraboloid, reflecting light in a concentrated beam.
- The antennas used in satellite communications are designed as paraboloids to focus signals effectively.
- The roof of the auditorium is a large paraboloid, amplifying and distributing sound evenly.
- The doctor used a paraboloid reflector in a headlight to examine the patient's eye.
- The parabolic shape of the car's rearview mirror provides a wider field of view.
- The scientist constructed a paraboloid from mirrors to create a powerful solar concentrator.
- The surface of the comet appeared to be a combination of two paraboloids.
- Engineers utilized a paraboloidal dish to enhance the range of the radar system.
- The spotlight on the stage has a paraboloid-shaped reflector to project a concentrated beam.
- The parabolic design of the loudspeaker produces a highly directional sound wave.
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a surface having parabolic sections parallel to a single coordinate axis and elliptic sections perpendicular to that axisThe solid generated by the rotation of
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The shape of this dish is a perfect paraboloid, reflecting light in a concentrated beam.
The antennas used in satellite communications are designed as paraboloids to focus signals effectively.
The roof of the auditorium is a large paraboloid, amplifying and distributing sound evenly.
The doctor used a paraboloid reflector in a headlight to examine the patient's eye.
