Torricelli’s trumpet
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Torricelli’s trumpet is a famous mathematical surface of revolution with finite volume but infinite surface area, illustrating a classic paradox in calculus and geometric measure theory.
All labels observed (2)
| Label | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| Torricelli’s trumpet canonical | 2 |
| The Gabriel Horn | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T21475227 — resolving that mention is where its identity was fixed. The disambiguator weighed these candidate entities and picked the highlighted one (or “None”, minting a new entity). This is how homonymy is resolved: the same surface form can point to different entities.
NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Torricelli’s trumpet Context triple: [Evangelista Torricelli, knownFor, Torricelli’s trumpet]
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A.
Moser glass
Moser glass is a renowned Czech luxury crystal brand celebrated for its handcrafted, richly colored and intricately engraved glassware.
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B.
Devil's Staircase
Devil's Staircase is a steep and scenic mountain pass in the Scottish Highlands, popular with hikers on the West Highland Way near Kinlochleven.
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C.
Malfatti
Malfatti is an Italian-origin surname notably associated with Brazilian modernist painter Anita Malfatti.
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D.
Ventana Double Cone
Ventana Double Cone is a prominent, remote peak in California’s Santa Lucia Range known for its rugged terrain, panoramic coastal and inland views, and challenging backcountry access.
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E.
Engineer Garin’s Hyperboloid
Engineer Garin’s Hyperboloid is a Soviet science fiction novel by Alexei Tolstoy that explores the destructive potential of a powerful new weapon and the moral corruption it unleashes.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Torricelli’s trumpet Target entity description: Torricelli’s trumpet is a famous mathematical surface of revolution with finite volume but infinite surface area, illustrating a classic paradox in calculus and geometric measure theory.
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A.
Moser glass
Moser glass is a renowned Czech luxury crystal brand celebrated for its handcrafted, richly colored and intricately engraved glassware.
-
B.
Devil's Staircase
Devil's Staircase is a steep and scenic mountain pass in the Scottish Highlands, popular with hikers on the West Highland Way near Kinlochleven.
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C.
Malfatti
Malfatti is an Italian-origin surname notably associated with Brazilian modernist painter Anita Malfatti.
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D.
Ventana Double Cone
Ventana Double Cone is a prominent, remote peak in California’s Santa Lucia Range known for its rugged terrain, panoramic coastal and inland views, and challenging backcountry access.
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E.
Engineer Garin’s Hyperboloid
Engineer Garin’s Hyperboloid is a Soviet science fiction novel by Alexei Tolstoy that explores the destructive potential of a powerful new weapon and the moral corruption it unleashes.
- F. None of above. chosen
Referenced by (3)
Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.
linked to: Torricelli’s trumpet