noun
pseudo-random number generator
Technical term in computing and mathematics. Often abbreviated as PRNG.
See also: 疑似乱数
このプログラムは擬似乱数生成器を使って暗号鍵を作る。
This program uses a pseudo-random number generator to create encryption keys.
擬似乱数生成器 is the device or algorithm that produces 疑似乱数 (pseudo-random numbers).
Compound of 擬似 (pseudo-), 乱数 (random number), and 生成器 (generator).