quadric Meaning, Definition & Usage
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noun a curve or surface whose equation (in Cartesian coordinates) is of the second degree
quadric surface.
WordNet
Quad"ric adjective
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(Math.) Of or pertaining to the second degree.
Quad"ric noun
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(Alg.) A quantic of the second degree. See Quantic . -
(Geom.) 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.