Gaussian curvature

noun

Gauss·​i·​an curvature

-sēən-

variants or Gauss curvature

: the reciprocal of the product of the two principal radii of curvature of a surface at any of its points

Word History

Etymology

K. F. Gauss †1855 + English -ian

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