spheroidal

• Beschreibt einen Körper, der die Form einer Kugel hat, aber nicht vollkommen rund ist; die Form eines Sphäroids aufweisend.

Describes an object that is shaped like a sphere but not perfectly round; having the form of a spheroid.

1. Ellipsoidal shapeC1formal

   Having the form or characteristics of an ellipsoid; resembling a slightly flattened or elongated sphere.

   Sphäroidisch

   • The planet's spheroidal shape is due to its rotation.
   • Geodesic domes often have a spheroidal structure.
   • The cell has a spheroidal appearance under the microscope.

   Synonymeellipsoidellipsoidalovoid