In measurements, ovality is the amount of out-of-roundness of a hole or cylindrical part in the typical form of an oval. ==In chemistry== where: The ovality of the He atom is 1.0 and that of HC24H (12 triple bonds) is ~1.7. ...
Deviation from a circular periphery, usually expressed as the total difference found at any one cross section between the individual maximum and minimum diameters, which usually occur at or about 90 degrees
the quality or state of being oval. · distortion in section of drawn wire or the like.