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cross product
cross product
Noun
pl: cross products
This term is a technical mathematical expression used exclusively in the context of vector algebra and physics. It describes a specific operation that produces a vector orthogonal to the plane containing the two input vectors, making it distinct from the dot product, which results in a scalar value.
In professional and academic writing, the term is used as a precise descriptor for the vector product. It is almost never used metaphorically or in casual conversation outside of STEM disciplines.
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