noun
commutative algebra
A branch of abstract algebra that studies commutative rings and their ideals, modules, and algebras. Used in algebraic geometry and number theory.
可換環論は代数幾何学の基礎となる分野です。
Commutative algebra is a field that forms the foundation of algebraic geometry.
Compound of 可換 (commutative) + 環 (ring) + 論 (theory). The term is a direct calque of the English 'commutative algebra'.