"cross product" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: cross products [plural]
Etymology: Coined by American scientist Josiah Willard Gibbs in 1881. Etymology templates: {{coin|en|Q153243|in=1881}} Coined by American scientist Josiah Willard Gibbs in 1881 Head templates: {{en-noun}} cross product (plural cross products)
  1. (linear algebra) A vector product. Wikipedia link: cross product Categories (topical): Linear algebra
    Sense id: en-cross_product-en-noun-jLINnseL Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: linear-algebra, mathematics, sciences

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