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What does conformal mean?

Looking for the meaning or definition of the word conformal? Here's what it means.

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  1. So as to conform, especially so as to match the shape of something.
  2. (mathematics) Such that all angles between intersecting curves remain unchanged.
  3. (cartography) Of a map projection, preserving relative angles over small scales, except at a limited number of distinct points. On such map projections the scale depends only on location but not direction. Also referred to as orthomorphic.
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This can be done in a special part of each editor window either by entering the declaration texts conformal to the standard or in a table mode.
Another area which Suvorov worked on was the theory of conformal mappings and quasi-formal mappings.
Such surfaces are capable of a conformal representation on a plane, by which geodesics are represented by straight lines.
He is also known for applications of the kernel function to conformal mappings.
Options include radical prostatectomy, conformal radiotherapy or brachytherapy, hormone treatment, and active monitoring.
This range is composed by specific products for conformal coating, encapsulating, potting, and thermal conducting.

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