zeroization

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/ˈzɪɹ.oʊ.aɪˌzeɪ.ʃən ~ ˈziɹ-/

noun

The act or process of zeroizing.

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Meanings

nounzeroization (uncountable)

alternative zeroisation

  1. uncountableThe act or process of zeroizing.
    1. uncountablecomputingThe erasure of sensitive parameters from a cryptographic module to prevent their disclosure if the equipment is captured.

Synonyms & antonyms

Also see
reset

Origin

From zero + -ization.

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Cite this entry
APA

zeroization. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/zeroization

MLA

“zeroization.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/zeroization. Accessed November 2, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “zeroization,” accessed November 2, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/zeroization.

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