removable disk
- noun
- /rɪˈmuːvəbl dɪsk/
- Specialized
:
disco extraíble
- The researcher also explained that collected data would be stored on a separate, removable disk drive assigned by the researcher and would not be used for any purpose other than this study.
- removable disk drive
Examples
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You can easily transfer files from one computer to another using a removable disk.
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The document was saved on a removable disk, allowing the user to take it home.
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He backed up his important data onto a removable disk for safekeeping.
Synonyms
191
2.8
A flat round object that stores computer data using magnets
148
2.7
A device or place that holds computer data
5
3.5
A thing that stores computer files, like a hard drive or USB stick
2
3.3
A device you connect to a computer by cable to save files
1
3.8
A device you plug into a computer to save or move files
1
3.8
A device like a hard disk or flash drive that keeps data when the computer is off
How Portable
- Specialized
4
2.7
2
3.3
- Specialized
1
4.2
Surface Forms
Morphology
The meaning 'a disk that can be physically removed' is directly and transparently derived from 'removable' (capable of being taken away) + 'disk' (a storage device). This simple adjective + noun composition follows common cross-linguistic patterns and would be immediately understandable to a B1 learner who knows both constituents.
Etymology
The term removable disk comes from early computer storage where a disk was a flat piece that held data and was removable so it could be carried away. That's why removable disk means a storage device you can take out and carry to move files or keep them safe.