quaternion algebra

noun

A particular kind of algebra, generalizing the classical quaternions: a four-dimensional central simple algebra over a field.

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nounquaternion algebra (plural quaternion algebras)

plural quaternion algebras

  1. algebraA particular kind of algebra, generalizing the classical quaternions: a four-dimensional central simple algebra over a field.
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