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Kelvin problem

Kelvin problem proper noun: the problem of partitioning three-dimensional space into cells of equal volume with the least area of surface between them.

Proper noun

the Kelvin problem

  1. The problem of partitioning three-dimensional space into cells of equal volume with the least area of surface between them.

Origin of Kelvin problem

Posed by Lord Kelvin in 1887.

Questions about Kelvin problem

What does Kelvin problem mean?
Kelvin problem means the problem of partitioning three-dimensional space into cells of equal volume with the least area of surface between them.
What part of speech is Kelvin problem?
Kelvin problem is a proper noun.

Words near Kelvin problem in the dictionary

  1. Kelvin balances
  2. Kelvin bridge
  3. Kelvin bridges
  4. Kelvin function
  5. Kelvin functions
  6. Kelvin problem
  7. Kelvin scale
  8. Kelvin scales
  9. Kelvin View
  10. Kelvin wake pattern
  11. Kelvin wake patterns

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