"composite key" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: composite keys [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} composite key (plural composite keys)
  1. (databases) A key constituted by several fields, including one which is not a superkey. Wikipedia link: composite key Categories (topical): Databases Related terms: compound key Translations (Translations): clé composite [feminine] (French)
    Sense id: en-composite_key-en-noun-8XEnO7vZ Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: computing, databases, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, sciences

Inflected forms

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