CD-R
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of CD-R
1985–90; C(ompact) D(isc)- R(ecordable)
Example Sentences
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When being burned in a writable CD-R drive, the angular speed of a CD varies to keep the linear speed constant where the disc is being written.
From Textbooks ● Dec. 1, 2021
Like the top hat, said to have caused a riot when haberdasher John Hetherington first wore it in public in January 1797, the CD-R caused mass consternation in the music industry.
From The Guardian ● Oct. 24, 2018
Anyone who has ever torrented an expensive piece of software or bought one that was copied to a CD-R knows that these tools don’t keep pirates out.
From Slate ● Apr. 4, 2018
They put out a self-released EP in 2006, produced by Phil Ek, making 50 CD-R copies.
From Seattle Times ● May 17, 2017
Annette just smiled that new smile again and flipped me a CD-R disc.
From "Drums, Girls, and Dangerous Pie" by Jordan Sonnenblick
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