Lemma 10.43.3. Let k be a field. If R is geometrically reduced over k, and S \subset R is a multiplicative subset, then the localization S^{-1}R is geometrically reduced over k. If R is geometrically reduced over k, then R[x] is geometrically reduced over k.
Proof. Omitted. Hints: A localization of a reduced ring is reduced, and localization commutes with tensor products. \square
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