prime factorization

[ prahym fak-ter-uh-zey-shuhn ]

noun

, Mathematics.

1. 1. the process of resolving a number into its prime factors.
   2. the resulting mathematical expression, such as 18 = 2 × 3 × 3.

Word History and Origins

Origin of prime factorization¹

First recorded in 1945–50

Example Sentences

I mean, sure it's hard to do this prime factorization stuff, whatever you say it is.

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