Outrageously Funny Word Dictionary :: Pilobolus

👉 Pilobolus is a type of biological organ, typically found in animals such as fish and birds, that enables them to breathe through their skin. This structure, also known as the pleural cavity or thoracic cavity, facilitates air exchange between the lungs and the surrounding environment. The term "pilobolus" comes from the Latin word for "bowl," indicating its shape is similar to a bowl-shaped organ.

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👉 In the context of computer programming, a "pilobolus" is a type of floating-point number that represents an infinitely small value. It can be used to represent very small numbers or to represent very large values without losing precision due to its finite size. Piloboluses are often represented in scientific computing and numerical analysis as part of the IEEE 754 standard for floating-point arithmetic. They are particularly useful when dealing with very small numbers, as they allow for a much

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