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prime factorization

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

noun

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


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Word History and Origins

Origin of prime factorization1

First recorded in 1945–50
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Example Sentences

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

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