noun
- three-dimensional surfaces formed by rotating a parabola around its axis of symmetry
Usage: mathematics; geometry
Examples
- The satellite dish has the shape of a paraboloid to focus radio waves.
- Engineers use paraboloids in designing reflective surfaces for telescopes.
- The architect incorporated paraboloids into the building’s curved roof design.
- Students learned to identify paraboloids among other quadric surfaces.
- The headlight reflector is based on the geometry of paraboloids.
- Solar collectors often use paraboloids to concentrate sunlight effectively.