(definition)
Definition: A tree of minimum Euclidean distance connecting a set of points, called terminals, in the plane. This tree may include points other than the terminals, which are called Steiner points.
See also Steiner tree, rectilinear Steiner tree.
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Entry modified 11 January 2010.
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Joseph L. Ganley, "Euclidean Steiner tree", in
Dictionary of Algorithms and Data Structures [online], Paul E. Black, ed. 11 January 2010. (accessed TODAY)
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