Conchoid

Pronunciation: /ˈkɑːntʃɔɪd/

Conchoid (noun)

  1. A special curve made from a fixed point and a fixed line, where points keep a constant distance from the line.

Examples

  • A conchoid is a curve from point that depends on a fixed distance.
  • The diagram shows a conchoid as a curve from point with a chosen rule.