Gaussian curvature

noun

The product of the principal curvatures of a surface at a given point.

Meanings

nounGaussian curvature (countable and uncountable, plural Gaussian curvatures)

plural Gaussian curvatures

  1. countableuncountabledifferential geometryThe product of the principal curvatures of a surface at a given point.

    Synonyms: Gauss curvature

Synonyms & antonyms

nounThe product of the principal curvatures of a surface at a given point.

Translations

Bulgarian гаусова кривина
  • гаусова кривина (gausova krivina)product of principal curvatures
Polish krzywizna Gaussa
  • krzywizna Gaussaproduct of principal curvatures
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