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Subring vs Subling - What's the difference?

subring | subling |

As a noun subring

is (algebra) a ring which is contained in a larger ring, such that the multiplication and addition on the former are a restriction of those on the latter.

As an abbreviation subling is

(medicine) sublingual.

subring

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • (algebra) a ring which is contained in a larger ring, such that the multiplication and addition on the former are a restriction of those on the latter

    • Usage notes

    If the larger ring contains a multiplicative identity, certain authors also require that the identity also be contained in the subring.

    subling

    English

    Abbreviation

    (Abbreviation) (en-abbr)
  • (medicine) sublingual

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