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Why is Z used to denote the set of integers?

The set of natural numbers is denoted by N, rational numbers numbers are denoted by Q (for 'quotients') and R is used to denote the set of real numbers. Why is Z used to denote the set of integers?

I think that it relates to the german word for number:

Zahlen

I don't ever want to hear the name Bourbaki ever again

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