"Peano curve" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: Peano curves [plural]
Etymology: Named after its discoverer, Giuseppe Peano. Head templates: {{en-noun}} Peano curve (plural Peano curves)
  1. (mathematical analysis) A space-filling curve in the 2-dimensional plane. Categories (topical): Curves, Mathematical analysis

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