Toroidal (Adjective)
Meaning
Of or relating to or shaped like a toroid; doughnut shaped.
Classification
Relational adjectives (pertainyms).
Examples
- The toroidal shape of the magnetic field lines around the Earth helps to protect the planet from solar winds.
- A toroidal coil is a type of electrical coil that is shaped like a doughnut and is commonly used in electrical circuits.
- The toroidal vortex of the tornado lifted the car off the ground and tossed it through the air.
- The doughnut-shaped toroidal polyhedron is a three-dimensional geometric shape that has been studied by mathematicians for centuries.
- In nuclear reactors, a toroidal containment building is often used to prevent radioactive materials from escaping into the environment.