catenoid

American

[kat-n-oid] / ˈkæt nˌɔɪd /

noun

Geometry.

the surface generated by rotating a catenary about its axis of symmetry.

catenoid British

/ ˈkætəˌnɔɪd /

noun

the geometrical surface generated by rotating a catenary about its axis

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Etymology

Origin of catenoid

1875–80; < Latin catēn ( a ) a chain + -oid

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Between the cylinder and the catenoid.

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I called one of the bubble forms, if you remember, by its name, catenoid; this is produced when there is no pressure.

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There was only one parabola, and that was formed when the side of the cone was parallel to the plane of section, that is when the falling grease just touched the edge of the candlestick; there is only one bubble with no pressure, the catenoid, and this is drawn by rolling the parabola.

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The only surface of revolution having this property is the catenoid formed by the revolution of a catenary about its directrix.

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We shall notice only two of them, the cylinder and the catenoid.

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