"block dump" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: block dumps [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} block dump (plural block dumps)
  1. (computing) An image that contains the sectors read from an original floppy disk or optical disc. Categories (topical): Computing
    Sense id: en-block_dump-en-noun-NjeOujzH Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, sciences

Inflected forms

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