torus

(noun)

the standard representation of such a space in three-dimensional Euclidean space; a shape consisting of a ring with a circular cross-section; the shape of an inner tube or hollow doughnut

Related Terms

Examples of torus in the following topics:

  • Area of a Surface of Revolution

    • A circle that is rotated about a diameter generates a sphere, and if the circle is rotated about a co-planar axis other than the diameter it generates a torus.