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What does phi mean?

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The 21st letter of the Greek alphabet, used in mathematics and science to represent the golden ratio, a mathematical constant approximately equal to 1.618.

Example

"The phi ratio is often seen in the arrangement of leaves on stems and branches of plants."

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