Conoids

/ˈkɒnɔɪdz/ noun

Definition

Plural of conoid; multiple cone-like shapes or mathematical surfaces.

Etymology

From conoid (cone-like shape) + -s (English plural marker). This is the straightforward plural form, used when discussing multiple conoid shapes or surfaces.

Kelly Says

In architecture, conoids are actually really cool—they're ruled surfaces that architects use to create structures that look smooth but are actually made of straight lines, kind of like how a hyperboloid cooling tower works!

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