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ethernet

et·her·net

UK/ˈiθəɹˌnɛt/ US/ˈiθɜrˌnɛt/ uncommon

noun

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a type of networking technology for local area networks; coaxial cable carries radio frequency signals between computers at a rate of 10 megabits per second

Origin

Originally a trademark of Xerox, apparently composed of ether + net (“network”).

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