Brunn-Minkowski theorem

proper noun

An inequality relating the volumes (or more generally Lebesgue measures) of compact subsets of Euclidean space.

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Meanings

proper nounthe Brunn-Minkowski theorem
  1. mathematicsAn inequality relating the volumes (or more generally Lebesgue measures) of compact subsets of Euclidean space.

    Synonyms: Brunn-Minkowski inequality

Synonyms & antonyms

proper nounAn inequality relating the volumes (or more generally Lebesgue measures) of compact subsets of Euclidean space.

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Origin

Developed by Hermann Brunn and Hermann Minkowski.

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