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From Widlar + -ize. Named after American electronics engineer Bob Widlar (1937–1991), pronounced /ˈwaɪdləɹ/, who was known for destroying his components using the method.
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Widlarize
Wid·ler·izeToday it means: To destroy (a defective electronic component) using a hammer. Full definition →