catenoid
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of catenoid
1875–80; < Latin catēn ( a ) a chain + -oid
Example Sentences
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A catenoid in nature can be found when stretching soap between two rings.
From Textbooks • Mar. 30, 2016
For the following exercises, consider the catenoid, the only solid of revolution that has a minimal surface, or zero mean curvature.
From Textbooks • Mar. 30, 2016
Hence a catenoid whose directrix coincides with the axis of revolution has at every point its principal radii of curvature equal and opposite, so that the mean curvature of the surface is zero.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 5, Slice 3 "Capefigue" to "Carneades" by Various
The only surface of revolution having this property is the catenoid formed by the revolution of a catenary about its directrix.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 5, Slice 3 "Capefigue" to "Carneades" by Various
Hence the film in the form of the catenoid which is nearest the axis is in unstable equilibrium under the condition that it is exposed to equal pressures within and without.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 5, Slice 3 "Capefigue" to "Carneades" by Various
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