"spinning rust" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: In reference to the mechanical motion and the use of metal oxides. Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} spinning rust (uncountable)
  1. (computing, informal, humorous) hard disks Tags: humorous, informal, uncountable Categories (topical): Computing
    Sense id: en-spinning_rust-en-noun-HBiNkF56 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, sciences

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