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While the question explicitly does not want "stable homotopy", the tag(s) is/are nevertheless appropriate.

Definition of an E-infinity algebra

Can anyone give me a plain-and-simple definition of an E-infinity algebra without using the words "operad," "ring spectrum," or "stable homotopy"?

Sorry, but I honestly couldn't find it using all on-line resources at my disposal.

Thanks!

Eric Zaslow
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