toral

/ˈtoʊrəl/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or resembling a torus or toroidal shape, or shaped like a doughnut.

“The engineer studied the toral design of the new bridge to optimize its structural integrity.”

2. noun

A toral is an algebraic curve that is a torus.

“The mathematician specialized in the study of elliptic curves, including torals, in number theory.”

3. noun

In optics, a toral is a toroidal lens.

“The scientist designed a toral lens to focus light for the experiment.”

Synonyms

  • doughnut-shaped
  • toroidal

Antonyms

  • cylindrical
  • spherical