ALU

Computers.

arithmetic/logic unit: the part of a central processing unit that performs arithmetic and logical operations.

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Example sentences from the Web for alu

There was much commotion in the village when the trading barque arrived and lay-to off Fana 'alu.
Rdan The Devil And Other Stories|Louis Becke
I was present at a dance given on one occasion at Alu, preparatory to a great feast which was about to be held.
The Solomon Islands and Their Natives|H. B. (Henry Brougham) Guppy
On our first visit to Alu we were therefore prepared to think favourably of him.
The Solomon Islands and Their Natives|H. B. (Henry Brougham) Guppy
The Alu, a storm deity, was also a spirit which caused nightmare.
Myths of Babylonia and Assyria|Donald A. Mackenzie

The news of the death of the principal wife of the Alu chief was soon carried to the other islands of Bougainville Straits.
The Solomon Islands and Their Natives|H. B. (Henry Brougham) Guppy

British Dictionary definitions for alu

ALU

/ computing /

abbreviation for

arithmetic and logic unit

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