different between ovoid vs ooid

English

Pronunciation

Adjective

ovoid (comparative more ovoid, superlative most ovoid)

1. Shaped like an oval.
2. Egg-shaped; shaped like an oval, but more tapered at one end; ovate.
   • 2016, Christopher Kelly, The Pink Bus. Mapple Shade, New Jersey: Lethe Press. p. 43.

     And then they were looking at him, Mrs. Ansen's ovoid black eyes behind bifocals attached to a chain, Baffi's beautiful hazel eyes bright with the promise of fun and friendly competition, and what else could Patrick say, other than no, he didn't have anything else going on this afternoon, and yeah, come to think of it, Cokes and leftover pizza would be nice.

Synonyms

• egg-shaped
• oviform
• ovate

Related terms

• oval
• ovum

Translations

Noun

ovoid (plural ovoids)

1. Something that is oval in shape.

Translations

See also

• globose
• globoid
• ellipsoid
• oblong

Romanian

Etymology

From French ovoïde

Adjective

ovoid m or n (feminine singular ovoid?, masculine plural ovoizi, feminine and neuter plural ovoide)

1. ovoid

Declension

English

Etymology

oo- +? -id

Noun

ooid (plural ooids)

1. (geology) A small calcium carbonate or iron coated grain found on the seafloor.

Synonyms

• oolith

Derived terms

• ooidal

Translations

See also

• oolite

Adjective

ooid (comparative more ooid, superlative most ooid)

1. Shaped like an egg; ovoid; ovate.

Translations

Anagrams

• iodo-