Metaball

noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    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."

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"Metaballs often have properties that define the way two metaballs will interact upon an encounter."

Etymology

From meta- + ball.

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n dimensional

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