English Explanatory Dictionary

cylindroid

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A cylinder with elliptical cross-section.
  2. A certain three-dimensional surface described by a moving straight line, used to illustrate the motions of a rigid body and the forces that act upon it.
  3. A ribbon-like mucous cast frequently found in the urine in cases of mild irritation of the kidney.

Pronunciation

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Word forms

cylindroid cylindroids

Etymology

From cylinder + -oid.

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