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Non-deterministic Random Bit Generator

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An RBG that (when working properly) produces outputs that have full entropy. Contrast with a DRBG. Other names for non-deterministic RBGs are True Random Number (or Bit) Generators and, simply, Random Number (or Bit) Generators.

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acronym: NRBG
plural: Non-deterministic Random Bit Generators
possessive: Non-deterministic Random Bit Generator's
pluralpossessive: Non-deterministic Random Bit Generators'

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