---
tag: 0NNRDW10RZ
kind: concept
name: Zero divisor
msc: [16U99]
sources:
  - url: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zero_divisor
    locator: lead section
same_as:
  wikidata: Q828111
  wikipedia: Zero divisor
---

## Summary

A zero divisor of a ring is an element that gives zero when you multiply it by some nonzero element.
The [[definition of a zero divisor|0K26YKNBSA]] gives the precise condition.