périphérique

Definitions of périphérique
  1. noun
    (computer science) electronic equipment connected by cable to the CPU of a computer
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    type of:
    équipement électronique
    equipment that involves the controlled conduction of electrons (especially in a gas or vacuum or semiconductor)
  2. noun
    a highway that encircles an urban area so that traffic does not have to pass through the center
    synonyms: boulevard périphérique
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    type of:
    autoroute
    a major road for any form of motor transport
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