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mutex_init(+MutexId)

Initialise the mutual exclusion lock MutexId

+MutexId: Atom.

Description

This built-in is used in parallel programs in connection with mutex/2 to implement mutual exclusion between parallel workers.

Exceptions

(4) instantiation fault: MutexId is not instantiated
(5) type error: MutexId is not an atom

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