Compact disk
Compact disk noun - A digitally encoded recording on an optical disk that is smaller than a phonograph record; played back by a laser.
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Synonyms for Compact disk
Compact disc is a synonym for compact disk. (British) In some cases you can use "Compact disc" instead a noun phrase "Compact disk".
Compact disc
Compact disc noun - A digitally encoded recording on an optical disk that is smaller than a phonograph record; played back by a laser.
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Synonyms for Compact disc
Compact disk is a synonym for compact disc. (American) You can use "Compact disk" instead a noun phrase "Compact disc".
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