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Polynomial rings are a fundamental concept in abstract algebra, particularly in the study of commutative rings and fields. A polynomial ring is formed by taking a ring R and constructing a new ring consisting of polynomials with coefficients in R. This construction is denoted as R[X], where X is an indeterminate or variable.

The elements of R[X] are polynomials of the form a_nX^n + a_(n-1)X^(n-1) + ... + a_1X + a_0, where a_i are elements of R and n is a non-negative integer. The degree of a polynomial is the highest power of X with a non-zero coefficient. The zero polynomial, which has all coefficients equal to zero, is considered to have an undefined degree.

Polynomial rings inherit many properties from the base ring R. For example, if R is a commutative ring, then R[X] is also commutative. If R is an integral domain, then R[X] is also an integral domain. Additionally, if R is a field, then R[X] is a Euclidean domain, which means that polynomial division with remainder is possible.

Polynomial rings are used extensively in various areas of mathematics, including algebra, number theory, and geometry. They provide a natural setting for studying polynomial equations and their solutions. The study of polynomial rings also leads to the development of more advanced concepts, such as the theory of ideals and modules over polynomial rings.