maclaurin spheroid

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What does maclaurin spheroid mean?

An oblate spheroid which arises when a selfgravitating mass of fluid rotates with a constant density and angular velocity.

Where does maclaurin spheroid come from?

Named after Scottish mathematician Colin Maclaurin.

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