"BitTorrent" meaning in All languages combined

See BitTorrent on Wiktionary

Proper name [English]

Etymology: bit + torrent. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|bit|torrent}} bit + torrent Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} BitTorrent
  1. (networking) A peer-to-peer file sharing protocol. Categories (topical): Networking Synonyms: bittorrent Derived forms: torrent Related terms: seed, tracker, leecher

Alternative forms

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