magnetic disk

/mægˌnɛdɪk ˌdɪsk/

Definitions of magnetic disk

1. noun

   (computer science) a memory device consisting of a flat plate on which information is stored
   synonyms: disc, disk, magnetic disc

   types:

   diskette, floppy, floppy disk

   a small plastic magnetic disk enclosed in a stiff envelope with a radial slit; used to store data or programs for a microcomputer

   fixed disk, hard disc, hard disk

   a rigid magnetic disk mounted permanently in a drive unit

   removable disk

   a hard disk that can be removed from the disk drive; removal prevents unauthorized use

   type of:

   memory device, storage device

   a device that preserves information for retrieval