metaball

English
Metaballs influencing each other.

Etymology

meta- +‎ ball

Noun

metaball (plural metaballs)

  1. (computer graphics, demoscene) An n-dimensional object with an organic appearance, characterised by the ability to meld into others when in close proximity.
    • 2002, Lynn Pocock; Judson Rosebush, The computer animator's technical handbook, page 24:
      Metaballs often have properties that define the way two metaballs will interact upon an encounter.

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