Alexander polynomial
noun
mathematics
: a mathematical expression that describes certain characteristics of knots in topology
a figure eight knot has the Alexander polynomial t2 – 3t + 1
Word History
Etymology
after James Waddell Alexander †1971 American mathematician
First Known Use
1968, in the meaning defined above
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