optical disk US
ˈɒptɪkəl dɪsk
See also: optical disc (UK)
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Definition of optical disk - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

technologyTECH.USstorage device using laser light to read and write dataTECH.US
  • He saved the presentation on an optical disk for backup.
  • She archived the files on an optical disk.
  • The movie was stored on an optical disk.
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    storage device using laser light to read and write data

Expressions with optical disk

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optical disk driven.
device that reads and writes data on optical discs
The computer has an optical disk drive for reading DVDs.

Expressions with optical

optical illusionn.
visual experience that tricks the eyes or mind
The optical illusion made the lines look bent.
optical telescopen.
instrument magnifying distant objects using light
The optical telescope revealed details of the distant mountain.
optical centern.
store or clinic offering eye exams and selling glasses or contacts
She booked an eye test at the local optical center downtown.
optical discn.
flat disc storing data read by laser light
She burned her photos onto an optical disc.
optical disk driven.
device that reads and writes data on optical discs
The computer has an optical disk drive for reading DVDs.
optical fibern.
flexible, clear fiber made of glass or plastic for sending light
The optical fiber carries internet data as light signals.

Expressions with disk

disk jockeyn.
person who plays recorded music for an audience
The disk jockey kept the party alive with great tunes.
disk shapen.
form resembling a flat circular figure
The coin has a disk shape.
disk-shapedadj.
having the shape of a flat, round object
The disk-shaped UFO hovered silently above the trees.
disk driven.
device that reads and writes data on a disk
The disk drive stores all your computer files.
hard diskn.
data storage device using magnetic storage to store and retrieve digital information
The computer's hard disk can store up to 1TB of data.
disk managementn.
process of organizing, controlling, and maintaining data storage drives on computers
Proper disk management helps prevent data loss and improves system performance.
disk errorn.
error message indicating a problem with a disk
He saw a disk error on the screen after the crash.
removable diskn.
portable storage device that can be detached from a computer
He saved the files on a removable disk for backup.
slipped diskn.
condition where spinal disk moves out of place
He suffered from a slipped disk after the accident.
disk arrayn.
hardware system that connects several disk drives to work as one storage unit
The server uses a disk array to store all customer records safely.

Terms related to optical disk

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opticdatadevicelaserlightmediareadstoragewrite

Terms with optical disk included in their meaning

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compact diskn.
digital storage
optical disk storing digital data read by laser
filter wheeladj.
optics
involving a rotating disk that holds several optical filters
disk unitn.
computer hardware
device that stores and reads data on a rotating magnetic or optical disk
videodiskn.
storage
optical disk storing digital video content

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  1. French:disque optique, ...
  2. German:optische Scheibe, ...
  3. Italian:disco ottico, ...
  4. Spanish:disco óptico, ...
  5. Portuguese:disco óptico, ...
  6. Chinese:光盘, ...
  7. Japanese:光ディスク, ...
  8. Arabic:قرص ضوئي, ...
  9. Hebrew:תַּקְלִיטוֹר, ...
  10. Russian:оптический диск, ...
  11. Ukrainian:оптичний диск, ...
  12. Hindi:ऑप्टिकल डिस्क, ...
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