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1. (n.) quadric
a surface such as an ellipsoid or paraboloid as defined by a second-degree equation in three real variables.

Etymology: (1855–60)

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Princeton's WordNet

1. (noun) quadric, quadric surface
a curve or surface whose equation (in Cartesian coordinates) is of the second degree

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Webster Dictionary

1. (adj) quadric
of or pertaining to the second degree

2. (noun) quadric
a quantic of the second degree. See Quantic

3. (noun) quadric
a surface whose equation in three variables is of the second degree. Spheres, spheroids, ellipsoids, paraboloids, hyperboloids, also cones and cylinders with circular bases, are quadrics

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