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sphenic

/sfiːnɪk/ adjective · British & US
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What does sphenic mean?

adjective

Relating to or resembling a wedge; especially, having a wedge-shaped or triangular form. In number theory, a sphenic number is a positive integer that is the product of three distinct prime numbers.

Example

"The sphenic shape of the rock made it difficult to climb."

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