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compact disk player
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compact disk player, n.
an electronic device containing a laser, used to read or play back the data on a compact disk. The term is usually used for the type of device used to play music recordings. That used for data storgage n coputer applications is usually called a CD drive . Called also CD player and informally, CD . [PJC]
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