Key implies crucial importance or function in a particular context, often foundational, while pivotal denotes a central role that influences or turns the direction of an event or situation.
There's a block in the pipe that means the water can't get through. Block Interference or obstruction of cognitive processes. A mental block Writer's block Block (sports) An action to interfere with the movement of an opposing player or of the object of play (ball, puck). Block A temp...
This means you can know for sure that I’m the only one who can open it, and when I do I can be sure you’re the one who sent it.) Asymmetrical cryptography is used in a lot of different places, not just in internet funnymoney. Speaking of which, there’s one more technology ...
Done right, this means that even quantum computer-equipped hackers would have a hard time stealing information. Though QKD currently faces practical challenges like the distance over which it is effective (most of today’s QKD networks are pretty small), many are expecting it to soon become a ...
(chemistry) A value in delta notation indicating the relative abundances of isotopes. Delta A military unit, nominally headed by a colonel, equivalent to a USAF operations wing, or an army regiment. Delta (astronomy) a star that is usually the fourth brightest of a constellation. Delta (physic...