Definition of "public key" [public key]

• The public one of the two keys used in asymmetric cryptography. (noun)

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• "I just recently added the entire 850KB public key ring form one of the key servers to my local public key ring."
• "The problem is that while public key exchange does not require a secure channel (eavesdropping is not a problem) it does require a tamper-proof channel (key-substitution is a problem)."
• "For example, my entry in the public key ring now appears as follows if you use the "- kvv" command:"