"zeroization" meaning in English

See zeroization in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

Forms: zeroisation [alternative]
Etymology: From zero + -ization. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|zero|ization}} zero + -ization Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} zeroization (uncountable)
  1. The act or process of zeroizing. Tags: uncountable
    Sense id: en-zeroization-en-noun-EdToYCte Categories (other): English terms suffixed with -ization Disambiguation of English terms suffixed with -ization: 45 55
  2. The act or process of zeroizing.
    (cryptography) The erasure of sensitive parameters from a cryptographic module to prevent their disclosure if the equipment is captured.
    Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Cryptography
    Sense id: en-zeroization-en-noun-QTLL9jhA Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -ization, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 43 57 Disambiguation of English terms suffixed with -ization: 45 55 Disambiguation of Pages with 1 entry: 43 57 Disambiguation of Pages with entries: 44 56 Topics: computing, cryptography, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, sciences

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