floppy disk
a small plastic magnetic disk enclosed in a stiff envelope with a radial slit;
used to store data or programs for a microcomputer
- floppy disks are noted for their relatively slow speed and small capacity and low price
• Syn:
diskette, floppy
• Derivationally related forms:
disk (for: diskette)
• Hypernyms:
magnetic disk, magnetic disc, disk, disc
• Part Holonyms:
computer, computing machine, computing device, data processor, electronic computer, information processing system
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