(definition)
Definition: A vertex coloring or edge coloring of a graph in which no two adjacent vertices or edges have the same color.
Note: Generally "coloring" is understood to mean "proper coloring".
Author: ME
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Entry modified 19 April 2004.
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Cite this as:
Mustafa Ege, "proper coloring", in
Dictionary of Algorithms and Data
Structures [online], Paul E. Black, ed.,
U.S. National Institute of
Standards and Technology. 19 April 2004. (accessed TODAY)
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