nephroid

/ˈnɛfroɪd/

Definitions

1. noun

A hypocycloid, a curve generated by a point on a circle rolling around another circle of greater radius.

“The mathematician studied the nephroid curve and its properties.”

Synonyms

  • hypocycloid
  • hypocycloidal curve

Antonyms

  • epicycloid
  • epicycloidal curve