Monday, January 21, 2013
Smith Number
A Smith number is a composite number where the digits of the prime factors add up to the same value as the digits of the number. For example 22 is a Smith Number because 22 -> 2 + 2 == 2 + (1 + 1)
Meretricious
mer·e·tri·cious
/merəˈtriSHəs/
Adjective
Apparently attractive but having in reality no value or integrity: "meretricious souvenirs for the tourist trade".
(Definition from Google)
Came across the word here: http://www.abc.net.au/unleashed/4476716.html
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