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Meaning of block cipher | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

Any deterministic cipher that operates on fixed-size groups of bits (binary digits), called blocks, with an unvarying transformation specified by a symmetric key.

Equivalents

Suomi lohkosalaaja

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

block coal block code block coefficient block comment block copolymer block design

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