compact disc

noun

1. a type of compact disk developed to store and play back music.

compact disc

/ ˈkɒmpækt /

noun

1. a small digital audio disc on which sound is recorded as a series of metallic pits enclosed in PVC; the disc is spun by the compact disc player and read by an optical laser system Also calledcompact audio disc AbbreviationCDCAD

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