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Triple Point
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A point where a curve intersects itself along three arcs. The above plot shows the triple point at the origin of the trifolium (x^2 + y^2)^2 + 3x^2 y - y^3 = 0.
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A point where a curve intersects itself along three arcs. The above plot shows the triple point at the origin of the trifolium (x^2 + y^2)^2 + 3x^2 y - y^3 = 0.