Blowing up is a technique used in algebraic geometry to replace a point (or a subvariety) on a variety with a more complex structure, often a projective space, to resolve singularities or better understand the geometric properties of the variety. This process helps to analyze and visualize singular points on plane curves, allowing for clearer insights into their local behavior and interactions.
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