⋈
| Symbol | Format | Data |
|---|---|---|
| ⋈ | Code Point |
U+22C8 |
| TeX |
\bowtie |
|
| SVG |
The ‘⋈’ (bow tie) symbol is used in relational algebra to denote the natural join of two relations.
For example, if we have two relations R and S:
This denotes the natural join of R and S, i.e., the set of all combinations of tuples in R and S that are equal on their common attribute names.