"rotor machine" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: rotor machines [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} rotor machine (plural rotor machines)
  1. (cryptography) An mixed electronic and mechanical stream cipher composed of a series of wheels, widespread use from the 1920s–1970s. Wikipedia link: rotor machine Categories (topical): Cryptography

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