Lewis's law

proper noun

A fundamental law describing the topology of two-dimensional structures such as biological cells.

Meanings

proper noun
  1. A fundamental law describing the topology of two-dimensional structures such as biological cells.

Origin

Introduced by Frederic T. Lewis.

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Lewis's law. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Lewis's%20law

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Chicago

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