conformal Definition
con·formal (-fôr′məl)
adjective
- Math. of a transformation in which corresponding angles are equal
- designating or of a map projection in which shapes at any point are true, but areas become increasingly exaggerated
Etymology: < LL(Ec) conformalis, conformable, similar < L conformare: see conform
conformal Usage Examples
Modifies a noun
- radiotherapy: For instance, you have to have a CT scan first, to help plan your conformal radiotherapy.
- invariance: In fact, SLE encodes a clear geometric notion of conformal invariance, rather hidden in the CFT language.
- coating: He also recommended using a bold letter heading for every note, for example PCB material or Conformal coating.
- mapping: More Conformal Mappings Here we will look at the fluid flow past an inclined flat plate.
- theory: This will give at least formally the spectrum of the integrals of motion of a conformal field theory.
- technique: Maximizing set-up accuracy using portal images as applied to a conformal boost technique for prostatic cancer.
Modifying Another Word
highly: Our continuing work is motivated by the necessity of providing Image Guided therapy in order to provide highly conformal treatments.
Browse dictionary entries near conformal
- ‹ conformable
- ‹ conform
- ‹ confocal
- ‹ conflux
- ‹ confluent
- ‹ confluence
- ‹ conflictual
- ‹ conflicting
- ‹ conflicted
- ‹ conflict of law(s)
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