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Definition(s):

A low-level cryptographic algorithm that is used as a basic building block for higher-level cryptographic operations or schemes.
Source(s):
NIST SP 800-56B Rev. 2

See cryptographic primitive.
Source(s):
NIST SP 800-175B Rev. 1

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