"encrypter" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: encrypters [plural]
Etymology: From encrypt + -er. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|encrypt|er|id2=agent noun}} encrypt + -er Head templates: {{en-noun}} encrypter (plural encrypters)
  1. A person or a thing, such as an algorithm, program, or device, that encrypts. Synonyms: encryptor Related terms: encrypt, encryption
    Sense id: en-encrypter-en-noun-FEXodemS Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -er (agent noun)

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