compact disk player

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com´pact disk` play´er (kǒm´păkt dĭsk` plā´ẽr)

an electronic device containing a laser, used to read or play back the data on a compact disk. The term is usually used for the type of device used to play music recordings. That used for data storgage n coputer applications is usually called a CD drive. Called also CD player and informally, CD.

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The tiny laser in a compact disk player or a laser printer generates light from the excitation of electrons in an active layer of a sandwich of semiconducting materials.

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Developed for delivery in a variety of file formats, the Richardson Live series can easily be played on most computer systems, portable compact disk players, MP3 players, and Pocket PCs for on-demand sales training and information.

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