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Discover LudwigThe term "optical disc" is correct and usable in written English.
An example sentence would be "I backed up my photos to an optical disc." This term can be used to reference any type of disc that uses a laser to read data, such as a CD, DVD, or Blu-ray.
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optical disc
noun
A modern data storage medium consisting of a flat disc read mechanically by illumination with laser light. Various formats include the Laserdisc, compact disc, DVD, and Blu-ray.
synonyms
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Use electronic optical disc for optically encoded electronic discs.
Optical disc.
Book — 1 computer optical disc : col.
Map — 1 computer optical disc : col.
; 14 cm. 1 electronic optical disc : col.
Video — 1 computer optical disc : sd., col.
Image — 1 computer optical disc : col.
It also includes an optical disc reader and writer.
Iwasaki, H. et al. Completely erasable phase-change optical disc.
Similar(2)
Journal/Periodical — computer optical discs ; 4 3/4 in.
Book — 63 computer optical discs ; 4 3/4 in.
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