plug-in
[ pluhg-in ]
/ ˈplʌgˌɪn /
adjective
capable of or designed for being connected to an electrical power source by plugging in or inserting: a plug-in hair dryer; a plug-in transistor.
noun
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Nearby words
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Origin of plug-in
First recorded in 1920–25; adj., noun use of verb phrase plug in
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Science definitions for plug-in
plug-in
[ plŭg′ĭn′ ]
An accessory software or hardware package that is used in conjunction with an existing application or device to extend its capabilities or provide additional functions.
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