ciphony

[ sahy-fuh-nee ]
/ ˈsaɪ fə ni /

noun

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

Origin of ciphony

1955–60; blend of cipher and telephony

Words nearby ciphony

cioppino, cip, cipango, cipher, ciphertext, ciphony, cipolin, cippus, cipro, ciprofloxacin, cir.