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retpoline

retpoline noun: a code construct that uses return operations to prevent speculative execution.

Noun

retpoline (plural retpolines)

  1. (neologism) A code construct that uses return operations to prevent speculative execution.

Forms of retpoline

pluralretpolines

Origin of retpoline

Blend of return + trampoline.

Questions about retpoline

What does retpoline mean?
Retpoline means a code construct that uses return operations to prevent speculative execution.
What part of speech is retpoline?
Retpoline is a noun.
What is the plural of retpoline?
The plural of retpoline is retpolines.

Words near retpoline in the dictionary

  1. retoxifies
  2. retoxify
  3. retoxifying
  4. retoxing
  5. retozide
  6. retpoline
  7. retpolines
  8. Retr0bright
  9. Retr0brighted
  10. Retr0brighting
  11. Retr0brights

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