CD-R

Noun

Meaning

a compact disc on which you can write only once and thereafter is read-only memory

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

compact disc CD-WO compact disc recordable compact disc write-once

Hypernyms

compact disc cd compact disk

Examples

A CD-RW does not have as great a difference in reflectivity as a pressed CD or a CD-R, and so many earlier CD audio players cannot read CD-RW discs, although most later CD audio players and stand-alone DVD players can. Source: Internet

A CD recorder writes data to a CD-R disc by pulsing its laser to heat areas of the organic dye layer. Source: Internet

A CD-R can be recorded in multiple sessions. Source: Internet

Coding theory main A picture showing scratches on the readable surface of a CD-R. Source: Internet

CD-RW discs have lower reflectivity than CD-R or pressed (non-writable) CDs and for this reason cannot meet the Red Book standard (or come close). Source: Internet

As well as providing timing information, the ATIP (absolute time in pregroove) is also a data track containing information about the CD-R manufacturer, the dye used and media information (disc length and so on). Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

CD-E CD-i cd-ing CD-ROM drive CD-RW CD-WO