An n-boundary refers to a specific type of element in algebraic topology that is the image of an (n+1)-dimensional simplex under the boundary operator. In simplicial homology, n-boundaries play a crucial role in understanding how cycles can be formed from the boundaries of higher-dimensional simplices. These boundaries help in determining the homology groups by revealing which cycles are not 'truly' independent due to being created from higher-dimensional structures.
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