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-*[PowerSync](https://www.powersync.com) is a Postgres-SQLite sync layer, which helps developers to create local-first real-time reactive apps that work seamlessly both online and offline.*
+*[PowerSync](https://www.powersync.com) is a Postgres-SQLite sync engine, which helps developers to create local-first real-time reactive apps that work seamlessly both online and offline.*
 
 PowerSync SDK for Dart and Flutter
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