minimal surface

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|mathematics}} Any surface that has the least possible surface [[area]] of those into which it could transform; typically the shapes of [[soap bubble]]s that span wire frames {{C|en|Surfaces}}
2. {{lb|en|mathematics}} Any surface of vanishing [[mean curvature]]. Includes, but is not restricted to, surfaces of minimal area, as given by some boundary conditions.

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