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Noun: multiplication sign
  1. (mathematics) any symbol (in particular x or *) used to denote the operation of multiplication
    "Other symbols can also be used to denote multiplication, often to reduce confusion between the multiplication sign × and the commonly used variable x";
    - multiplication dot, times sign

Derived forms: multiplication signs

Type of: sign

Encyclopedia: Multiplication sign