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oblateness

/ˈɒb.leɪt.nəs/

Traduction: Nom désignant la propriété d'une forme ronde, aplatie aux pôles, comme celle d'un sphéroïde.

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/ˈɒb.leɪt.nəs/C2formalscientific
  • frNom désignant la propriété d'une forme ronde, aplatie aux pôles, comme celle d'un sphéroïde.

A noun referring to the property of a round shape that is flattened at the poles, such as that of a spheroid.

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  1. C2formalscientific

    The property of a sphere or spheroid being flattened at the poles, resulting in an oblate shape.

    frAplatissement aux pôles

    • The oblateness of the Earth is caused by its rotation.
    • Scientists measure the oblateness of planets to understand their composition.
    • Saturn exhibits significant oblateness due to its rapid spin.

    Synonymescompressionellipticity