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.

Coordinate terms

• metasurface

Anagrams

• at 'em ball, meatball