Is there a name for numbers whose factors only consist of prime numbers but are not prime in themselves?

3 years ago by Favrion to c/math

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For example, 22 has factors of 2 and 11, both prime numbers, yet 22 itself is not prime.

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PrincipleOfCharity 2 points 3 years ago

Semiprime numbers.

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