Compact disc (CD), Definition & Facts
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Last updated 14 Jul 2024
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Compact disc, a molded plastic disc containing digital data that is scanned by a laser beam for the reproduction of recorded sound and other information. Learn more about the history of the compact disc, starting with its commercial introduction in 1982.
Compact disc, a molded plastic disc containing digital data that is scanned by a laser beam for the reproduction of recorded sound and other information. Learn more about the history of the compact disc, starting with its commercial introduction in 1982.
Compact disc, a molded plastic disc containing digital data that is scanned by a laser beam for the reproduction of recorded sound and other information. Learn more about the history of the compact disc, starting with its commercial introduction in 1982.
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