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{{Pattern|name=Pre-block|pname=preblock|bx=2|by=2 | {{Pattern | ||
|name = Pre-block | |||
|pname = preblock | |||
|c = 3 | |||
|bx = 2 | |||
|by = 2 | |||
|discoverer = John Conway | |||
|discoveryear = 1970 | |||
|synthesis = 2 | |||
|synthesisRLE = true | |||
|life105 = true | |||
|life106 = true | |||
|plaintext = true | |||
|rle = true | |||
}} | |||
'''Pre-block''' (or '''latent block'''), a [[triomino]], is a common [[parent]] of the [[block]]. Given its compactness and distinctive form, it is a recognizable component of many other patterns, such as [[boat]], [[ship]], [[aircraft carrier]], [[block and glider]] or [[snake]]; a mirrored pair comprise one phase of a [[beacon]]. | '''Pre-block''' (or '''latent block'''), a [[triomino]], is a common [[parent]] of the [[block]]. Given its compactness and distinctive form, it is a recognizable component of many other patterns, such as [[boat]], [[ship]], [[aircraft carrier]], [[block and glider]] or [[snake]]; a mirrored pair comprise one phase of a [[beacon]]. | ||
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| Pattern type | Miscellaneous | ||||||
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| Number of cells | 3 | ||||||
| Bounding box | 2 × 2 | ||||||
| Static symmetry | Unspecified | ||||||
| Discovered by | John Conway | ||||||
| Year of discovery | 1970 | ||||||
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Pre-block (or latent block), a triomino, is a common parent of the block. Given its compactness and distinctive form, it is a recognizable component of many other patterns, such as boat, ship, aircraft carrier, block and glider or snake; a mirrored pair comprise one phase of a beacon.
See also
External links
- Pre-block at the Life Lexicon