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minimal surface [′min·ə·məl ′sər·fəs] (mathematics) A surface that has assumed a geometric configuration of least area among those into which it can readily deform. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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They can also imagine minimal surfaces that don't exist in nature. Many of his sculptures display the characteristic curves of minimal surfaces, which fill in a boundary with the smallest possible area. In three dimensions, minimal surfaces divide spaces efficiently without intersecting--a critical attribute for cells since they can't function without a clear separation between inside and outside. |
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