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# encapsulate()

Generates and encapsulates a shared secret.

```
func encapsulate() throws -> KEM.EncapsulationResult
```

## Return Value

an encapsulated shared secret, that you decapsulate by calling [`decapsulate(_:)`](/documentation/CryptoKit/MLKEM1024/PrivateKey/decapsulate(_:)) on the corresponding private key.

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