rough number

noun

A k-rough number; a positive integer whose prime factors are all greater than or equal to k.

Meanings

nounrough number (plural rough numbers)

plural rough numbers

  1. mathematicsA k-rough number; a positive integer whose prime factors are all greater than or equal to k.
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