円えん柱ちゅう座ざ標ひょう

noun

cylindrical coordinates

A coordinate system for three-dimensional space that uses a radial distance, an azimuthal angle, and a height. Used in mathematics, physics, and engineering.

• 円えん柱ちゅう座ざ標ひょうでは、半はん径けい・角かく度ど・高たかさで点てんの位い置ちを表あらわす。

  In cylindrical coordinates, a point's position is expressed by radius, angle, and height.

• この問もん題だいは円えん柱ちゅう座ざ標ひょうを使つかうと解ときやすい。

  This problem is easier to solve using cylindrical coordinates.