prime factorization
[ prahym-fak-ter-uh-zey-shuhn ]
nounMathematics.
the process of resolving a number into its prime factors.
the resulting mathematical expression, such as 18 = 2 × 3 × 3.
Origin of prime factorization
1First recorded in 1945–50
Words Nearby prime factorization
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How to use prime factorization in a sentence
I mean, sure it's hard to do this prime factorization stuff, whatever you say it is.
Little Brother | Cory Doctorow
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