Meaning of the word "optical drive" in English
What does "optical drive" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
optical drive
US /ˈɑːp.tɪ.kəl draɪv/
UK /ˈɒp.tɪ.kəl draɪv/
Noun
a computer disk drive that uses laser light to read or write data to or from optical discs (such as CDs, DVDs, or Blu-ray discs)
Example:
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My new laptop doesn't have an optical drive, so I use an external one for old CDs.
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Many modern computers are designed without an internal optical drive to save space and weight.