surface of revolution ( synonym found)

Definition of surface of revolution:

(n) : a surface formed when a given curve is revolved around a given axis. If the resulting surface is a closed one, it also defines a solid of revolution
"a sphere is a surface of revolution of a circle around an axis which runs through the center of the circle."

Definition of surface of revolution:

(n) : a surface formed when a given curve is revolved around a given axis. If the resulting surface is a closed one, it also defines a solid of revolution
"a sphere is a surface of revolution of a circle around an axis which runs through the center of the circle."

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