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frustum 1. Geometry a. the part of a solid, such as a cone or pyramid, contained between the base and a plane parallel to the base that intersects the solid b. the part of such a solid contained between two parallel planes intersecting the solid 2. Architect a single drum of a column or a single stone used to construct a pier frustum [′frəs·təm] (mathematics) The part of a solid between two cutting parallel planes. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Sitzia (23) compared the cylinder and frustum formulas and stated that the frustum formula was intrinsically the most accurate, which is easy to visualize because most extremities are shaped like a cone rather than like a cylinder. The test specimen was in the shape of a frustum of a rectangular pyramid with dimensions; base, 54 by 28. MAJOR DEALS: Apple Computer, A&W Brands, Entex, Frustum Group, General Foods Federal Credit, Magi Educational, Market Data, MCI, Melville, Miller & Miller, Moskowitz-Jacobs Inc. |
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