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from The Century Dictionary.

  • noun A key designed to fit a permutation-lock, the steps of which are formed by movable bits. See lock.

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  • By default, it uses the AES encryption algorithm in CBC mode with a 128 bit-key, combined with the Elephant diffuser for additional disk encryption security not provided by AES.

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