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diskette

dis·kette

UK/dɪsˈkɛt/ US/dɪˈskɛt/ uncommon dated

noun

1.

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”
Synonyms

Origin

From disk + -ette, by analogy with cassette.

Phrases

  • diskette drive
  • flippy diskette
  • floppy diskette drive
  • micro diskette
  • mini diskette

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