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floppy disk (diskette)

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Definition:

A round, floppy piece of plastic that you put into a computer to store information. It is in a hard square cover for protection.


Explanation:

The disk is made of thin, Mylar plastic. Because it has a magnetic coating, you should keep magnets away from the disk. You put it in the floppy disk drive to use it.


Sentence:

"I saved my earthquake report on my floppy disk."

 

 

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