netsplit

noun, verb — 2 senses

netsplit

noun

Etymology From net + split.

1

Internet A technical glitch encountered when two or more IRC servers lose their connection to each other, dividing the network into a number of isolated groups of users.

Synonyms
netburp

netsplit

verb

Etymology From net + split.

1

Internet To leave an IRC server as a result of a netsplit.

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