ringoid

noun — 2 senses

ringoid

noun

Etymology From ring + -oid.

1

Mathematics, Sciences A ring-like algebraic structure.

2

Category theory, Computing, Engineering, Mathematics, Natural sciences, Physical sciences, Sciences A small preadditive category (so named because a ring can be viewed as a preadditive category with a single object).

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