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ellipsoid
The equation for an ellipsoid is
x2/a2 + y2/b2 + z2/c2 = 1.

el·lip·soid

 (ĭ-lĭp′soid′)
n.
A geometric surface, all of whose plane sections are either ellipses or circles.
el·lip′soid′, el·lip′soi′dal (ĭ-lĭp′soid′l, ĕl′ĭp-, ē′lĭp-) adj.
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el•lip•soi•dal

(ɪ lɪpˈsɔɪd l, ˌɛl ɪp-, ˌi lɪp-)

adj.
pertaining to or having the form of an ellipsoid.
[1825–35]
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ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:
Adj.1.ellipsoidal - having the nature or shape of an ellipsoid
ellipsoid, spheroidal
rounded - curving and somewhat round in shape rather than jagged; "low rounded hills"; "rounded shoulders"
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