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Galois theory definition

Ga·lois· theory (gal wä′)

a branch of algebra that determines if an algebraic equation can be solved in terms of radicals

Etymology: after E. Galois (1811-32), Fr mathematician

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
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