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CD-ROM
noun
\ ˌsē-ˌdē-ˈräm
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Definition of CD-ROM
: a CD containing computer data that cannot be altered
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CD-ROM
noun
English Language Learners Definition of CD-ROM
: a small plastic disk on which large amounts of information (such as books, pictures, or computer programs) are stored in a form that cannot be changed
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CD-ROM
noun
\ ˌsē-ˌdē-ˈräm\
Kids Definition of CD-ROM
: a CD that contains computer data that cannot be changed
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