chain complexes

A form of chain complex — A sequence of Abelian groups (or modules), together with a sequence of homomorphisms (called boundary homomorphisms) between consecutive groups, such that the image of one homomorphism is contained in the kernel of the next.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of chain complex
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