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A binary operator representing disjoint union of sets or categorical coproducts in algebra and topology.

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Examples

Disjoint union of sets

A \sqcup B \sqcup C = \{1,2\} \sqcup \{3,4\} \sqcup \{5,6\}

Disjoint union in topology

X = \bigsqcup_{i=1}^n U_i

Direct sum of vector spaces

V = V_1 \sqcup V_2 \sqcup V_3