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.