cartridge

noun

car·tridge | \ˈkär-trij,

dialectal ˈka-trij\

Definition of cartridge

: a case or container that holds a substance, device, or material which is difficult, troublesome, or awkward to handle and that usually can be easily changed: such as

a : a tube (as of metal) containing a complete charge for a firearm and usually an initiating device (such as a primer)

b : a case containing an explosive charge for blasting

c : an often cylindrical container for insertion into a larger mechanism or apparatus

d : cassette sense 2

e : a small case that contains a phonograph needle and transducer and is attached to a tonearm

f : a removable case containing a magnetic tape or one or more disks and used as a computer storage medium

g : a case for holding printed circuit chips containing a computer program a video-game cartridge

Examples of cartridge in a Sentence

The printer needs a new ink cartridge.

Recent Examples on the Web

The cartridges slot into the back of the Surface Hub 2 hardware and can be upgraded or serviced. — Tom Warren, The Verge, "Surface Hub 2S to launch next year, followed by Surface Hub 2X update in 2020," 24 Sep. 2018 Every two months: Replace your water filter cartridge to keep your coffee fresh every other month. — Lauren Smith, Good Housekeeping, "How to Clean Your Keurig Coffee Maker the Right Way," 12 July 2018 But my book purchases slowly took a backseat as years went by and as items like ink cartridges, HDMI cables, and two-pound bags of chia seeds became more important than the newest novel release. — Ars Staff, Ars Technica, "How to review your life’s Amazon buying history—and what we learned from our own," 28 May 2018 What about the cartridge that captures the ammonia? — Sandy Bauers, Philly.com, "Going green isn't just for the Eagles: Area workplaces embrace sustainability," 15 Mar. 2018 Such a food industry would also need to develop bioreactors—think bread machines with cell cartridges or breweries that make meat, not beer—that would intake the raw materials and spit out lamb chops. — Joi Ito, WIRED, "Fake Meat, Served Six Ways," 2 July 2018 Included in the purchase are replacement Tasers, batteries, cartridges and all necessary equipment. — Jennie Key, Cincinnati.com, "Tasers coming back to Colerain Township Police this summer," 19 June 2018 Police also took several firearms, ammunition and cartridges and a scope from the home, according to the complaint. — Becky Jacobs, Post-Tribune, "Hobart man accused of child porn offenses; gets federal court date," 15 June 2018 Leaf Concepts proposes to extract and refine oils from cannabis plants for a variety of medicinal products, including vape pen cartridges and edibles. — Luke Money, latimes.com, "Renewed proposal for medical marijuana business awaits Costa Mesa Planning Commission review," 8 June 2018

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