cartridge
cartridge Lexical Profile
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• noun
A sealed, modular container holding materials such as ink, toner, film, or digital data, designed to be inserted into a larger piece of equipment to allow it to function.
"She realized the printer was out of black ink and quickly swapped out the empty cartridge before continuing her work."
A tubular metal or plastic casing containing a charge of propellant powder and usually a projectile (such as a bullet), used in firearms.
"The museum displayed a variety of historical rifle cartridges from the late nineteenth century."
An electromechanical component on a phonograph tonearm that houses the stylus (needle) and converts the mechanical vibrations from a record's grooves into electrical audio signals.
"Audiophiles often spend significant amounts of money upgrading the magnetic cartridge on their turntables to achieve superior sound quality."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Late 16th century: an alteration of the French word 'cartouche', originating from Italian 'cartoccio' (a roll of paper), which in turn comes from 'carta' (paper). Early firearm cartridges consisted of a charge of powder and a bullet wrapped together in a paper cylinder.
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