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trade secret
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trade secret
n.
A secret formula, method, or device that gives one an advantage over competitors.

trade secret
n
(Business / Commerce) a secret formula, technique, process, etc., known and used to advantage by only one manufacturer
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Noun1.trade secret - a secret (method or device or formula) that gives a manufacturer an advantage over the competition
secret - something that should remain hidden from others (especially information that is not to be passed on); "the combination to the safe was a secret"; "he tried to keep his drinking a secret"
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trade secret nsegreto commerciale


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