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surface of revolution

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.37 in modern English

Syllables
sur-face of rev-o-lu-tion
IPA
30
Scrabble Score
19
Letters
5
Syllables
13
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A surface formed when a given curve is revolved around a given axis. If the resulting surface is a closed one, it also defines a solid of revolution.

Example Sentences

Inflected Forms

surfaces of revolution (plural)

Phrases

paraboloid of revolution solid of revolution

Frequently Paired Words

paraboloid of revolution solid of revolution

Questions

What does surface of revolution mean?
A surface formed when a given curve is revolved around a given axis. If the resulting surface is a closed one, it also defines a solid of revolution.

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