Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

toroidal

Adjective
/tɔːˈrɔɪ.dəl/
Definition
Relating to or shaped like a torus, which is a doughnut-shaped geometric object.
Examples
  • In many electromagnetic devices, the core is designed to be toroidal to improve efficiency.
  • The toroidal shape of the water tank maximizes storage capacity.
  • Researchers modeled the flow of fluids in a toroidal container.
Meaning
The term ‘toroidal’ is used to describe objects and structures that have a ring-like form, resembling a doughnut. It is commonly applied in mathematics, physics, and various engineering fields.
Synonyms
  • ring-shaped
  • doughnut-shaped
  • circular