minimal surface en · NOUN
Meanings
- Any surface that has the least possible surface area of those into which it could transform; typically the shapes of soap bubbles that span wire frames
- Any surface of vanishing mean curvature. Includes, but is not restricted to, surfaces of minimal area, as given by some boundary conditions.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| minimal surfaces | Number=Plur | lexicographic |