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Slivers

Detailed Description

Slivers form when polygons are clipped or combined in such a way that remnant pieces form. In this example, The teal area was clipped to fit the confluence with the orange area. At point A and B, slivers remain from the clipping process and small pieces of the teal polygon were left behind. 

Sources/Usage

Public Domain.