Definitions:

1. A type of surface in three-dimensional space that is defined by a second-degree polynomial equation in three variables. NOUN
   • Mathematicians classify quadric surfaces based on their algebraic properties and geometric shapes.
2. Refers to the three-dimensional analogs of conic sections in two dimensions. NOUN
   • Quadric surfaces arise naturally in many physical phenomena, including the reflection and refraction of light.

Synonyms:

• conoid
• hyperboloid
• quadric