key encapsulation mechanism

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key encapsulation mechanism

noun key encapsulation mechanisms

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.

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@misc{key_encapsulation_mechanism_2026,
  title = {key encapsulation mechanism},
  howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://micwyn.com/word/key%20encapsulation%20mechanism},
  urldate = {2026-11-06}
}