sealed unit

British

noun

a hard disk that is permanently sealed to prevent damage to the read/write head See also Winchester disk

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But here's the thing: Because each coddled egg is a self-contained, sealed unit, you can cook said egg with any number of toppings and add-ins.

From Salon • Jan. 14, 2023

It was a sealed unit so she couldn’t replace the battery.

From Washington Post • Sep. 21, 2022

One option is to fit double or triple glazing - windows with two or more glass panes in a sealed unit.

From BBC • Oct. 19, 2021

And now for the good news: Unlike a can of leaded petrol, a lead-acid battery is a sealed unit.

From BBC • Oct. 11, 2014

In the worst-case scenario, the core melts through the bottom of the reactor vessel and falls onto the floor of the containment vessel - an outer sealed unit.

From BBC • Mar. 12, 2011

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