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CD-ROM


CD–ROM

noun \ˌsē-ˌdē-ˈräm\

Definition of CD-ROM

: a CD containing computer data that cannot be altered

Origin of CD-ROM

compact disc read-only memory
First Known Use: 1983

Other Computer-Related Terms

adware, flash, kludge, phishing, recursive, router

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