Annuloid
Definition
Resembling a ring or a torus in shape, without strictly fulfilling their perfect geometric criteria; (noun) a three-dimensional surface or body generated by rotating a closed curve around an axis located in the same plane, used in designing circular mechanical components.
Bilingual Equivalents
- Annuloid
- Toroid-shaped
Grammatical & Source Details
| Inflection Type | Variable adjective with standard variations or regular neuter noun taking standard plural suffixes. |
| Formation | Neologism combining the Latin root 'anulus' (ring) with the Greek similarity suffix '-oid' (resembling). |
| Spelling / Pronunciation | [ˈæn.jʊ.lɔɪd] |
| Source | Handbook of Applied Technical Geometry and Industrial Design Metrics |
Contextual Usage Examples
RO: Piesa turnată în fontă are o configurație anuloidă, fiind concepută pentru a ghida cablurile cilindrice ale macaralei.
EN: The cast iron piece has an annuloid configuration, being designed to guide the crane's cylindrical cables.
RO: Inginerul a calculat volumul acestui anuloid mecanic utilizând integrale matematice complexe pe axa de rotație.
EN: The engineer calculated the volume of this mechanical annuloid using complex mathematical integrals along the axis of rotation.
RO: Garnitura flexibilă s-a deformat sub presiune, trecând de la o formă perfect circulară la o structură anuloidă neregulată.
EN: The flexible gasket deformed under pressure, changing from a perfectly circular shape to an irregular annuloid structure.
Idioms & Phrases
Corp anuloid / Annuloid body
RO: Structură tridimensională industrială sau geometrică având un gol central și o secțiune transversală curbă.
EN: A three-dimensional industrial or geometric structure having a central void and a curved cross-section.
Suprafață anuloidă / Annuloid surface
RO: Înveliș exterior generat prin mișcarea circulară a unei linii închise care nu intersectează axa de simetrie.
EN: An outer envelope generated by the circular movement of a closed line that does not intersect the axis of symmetry.
Garnitură de tip anuloid / Annuloid-type ring / seal
RO: Inel tehnic de etanșare utilizat la pompe pentru a preveni pierderile de presiune sau scurgerile de fluide.
EN: A technical sealing ring used in pumps to prevent pressure loss or fluid leaks.
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