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semi·​stock | \ "+ \

Definition of semistock

: a part or machine that is not carried in stock but can be made up of parts that are carried in stock

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History and Etymology for semistock

semi- + stock

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“Semistock.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/semistock. Accessed 14 Apr. 2021.

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