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key encapsulation mechanism

key encapsulation mechanism noun: a mechanism for sharing a secret key securely between recipients, despite the presence of adversaries.

Noun

key encapsulation mechanism (plural key encapsulation mechanisms)

  1. A mechanism for sharing a secret key securely between recipients, despite the presence of adversaries.
    • This key encapsulation mechanism allows me to send you a secret key that can't be intercepted by an eavesdropper.

Forms of key encapsulation mechanism

pluralkey encapsulation mechanisms

Words formed from key encapsulation mechanism

Questions about key encapsulation mechanism

What does key encapsulation mechanism mean?
Key encapsulation mechanism means a mechanism for sharing a secret key securely between recipients, despite the presence of adversaries.
What part of speech is key encapsulation mechanism?
Key encapsulation mechanism is a noun.
What is the plural of key encapsulation mechanism?
The plural of key encapsulation mechanism is key encapsulation mechanisms.

Words near key encapsulation mechanism in the dictionary

  1. key desk
  2. key desks
  3. key down
  4. key drive
  5. key drives
  6. key encapsulation mechanism
  7. key exchange
  8. key exchanges
  9. key finder
  10. key finders
  11. key fob

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