(transitive, algebra) To isolate a common factor from an expression. / (transitive, figuratively) To omit, to not consider as a factor.

(algebra, ring theory) For given ring R, any ideal I such that Q = R / I, the set of cosets of elements of I in R, is a ring (the quotient ring of I in R).

plural of factor ideal

The glycolipid trehalose dimycolate

One of the serine proteases of the coagulation system, whose absence leads to hemophilia.

The measurement of a specific substance's ability to absorb radiant energy; absorptivity.

A measure reflecting the average number of citations to recent articles published in an academic journal, used as an approximation of the relative importance of a journal within its field.

(quantum mechanics) A normalized complex number, considered as, say, the scalar coefficient of a ket.

(economics) The system or infrastructure for economic exchange within which factors of production (such as labor, materials, or capital) are purchased or sold.

(marine chemistry) A measure of how readily ocean waters will uptake atmospheric carbon dioxide.