paraboloid (Meaning)

Wordnet

paraboloid (n)

a surface having parabolic sections parallel to a single coordinate axis and elliptic sections perpendicular to that axis

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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.

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paraboloid Sentence Examples

  1. The shape of this dish is a perfect paraboloid, reflecting light in a concentrated beam.
  2. The antennas used in satellite communications are designed as paraboloids to focus signals effectively.
  3. The roof of the auditorium is a large paraboloid, amplifying and distributing sound evenly.
  4. The doctor used a paraboloid reflector in a headlight to examine the patient's eye.
  5. The parabolic shape of the car's rearview mirror provides a wider field of view.
  6. The scientist constructed a paraboloid from mirrors to create a powerful solar concentrator.
  7. The surface of the comet appeared to be a combination of two paraboloids.
  8. Engineers utilized a paraboloidal dish to enhance the range of the radar system.
  9. The spotlight on the stage has a paraboloid-shaped reflector to project a concentrated beam.
  10. 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.