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zero-divisor

American  
[zeer-oh-di-vahy-zer] / ˈzɪər oʊ dɪˈvaɪ zər /

noun

Mathematics.

  1. a nonzero element of a ring such that its product with some other nonzero element of the ring equals zero.

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