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1. A small plastic magnetic disk enclosed in a stiff envelope with a radial slit; used to store data or programs for a microcomputer
   "floppy disks are noted for their relatively slow speed and small capacity and low price";
   - diskette, floppy

Derived forms: floppy disks

Type of: disc, disk, magnetic disc, magnetic disk

Part of: computer, computing device, computing machine, data processor, electronic computer, information processing system

Encyclopedia: Floppy disk