metaball en · NOUN
Etymology
From meta- + ball.
Meanings
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An n-dimensional object with an organic appearance, characterised by the ability to meld into others when in close proximity.
Metaballs often have properties that define the way two metaballs will interact upon an encounter.
2002, Lynn Pocock, Judson Rosebush, The computer animator's technical handbook, page 24:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| metaballs | Number=Plur | lexicographic |