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ciphony

American  
[sahy-fuh-nee] / ˈsaɪ fə ni /

noun

  1. the process of encrypting telecommunication signals, as to prevent information from being intercepted by an enemy or competitor.

Etymology

Origin of ciphony

1955–60; blend of cipher and telephony

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