floptical disk

noun

A form of floppy disk whose head tracking was optically controlled (superseded by compact disc technology).

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Meanings

nounfloptical disk (plural floptical disks)

plural floptical disks

  1. computingA form of floppy disk whose head tracking was optically controlled (superseded by compact disc technology).

Origin

Blend of floppy disk + optical.

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Translations

Esperanto viŝebla lumdisko
  • viŝebla lumdiskoform of floppy disk
Polish dyskietka optyczna
  • dyskietka optycznaform of floppy disk
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APA

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MLA

“floptical disk.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/floptical%20disk. Accessed November 2, 2026.

Chicago

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