"Boolean atom" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: Boolean atoms [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} Boolean atom (plural Boolean atoms)
  1. (logic) A logical proposition that cannot be derived from other logical propositions by a Boolean operation. Categories (topical): Logic
    Sense id: en-Boolean_atom-en-noun-3sNbdvPs Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: human-sciences, logic, mathematics, philosophy, sciences

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