orthogonal curves (orthogonal surfaces) A family of curves (or surfaces) which meet at right angles whenever they intersect, for example as with the surfaces of constant ρ, θ, z in cylindrical polar coordinates. See also curvilinear coordinates.
orthogonal curves
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