fax modem

noun

A machine enabling a computer to transmit and receive documents in facsimile form over a telephone line.

Meanings

nounfax modem (plural fax modems)

plural fax modems

  1. A machine enabling a computer to transmit and receive documents in facsimile form over a telephone line.
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APA

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Chicago

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