Cassette

Definitions

1. A small flat case containing magnetic tape on two reels, used to record and play back audio and video material.
2. Any similar small cartridge, such as for a computer disk or cassette air conditioner.
3. A lightproof container for photographic film.
4. A modular DNA sequence encoding one or more genes for a single biochemical function.
5. A set of sprockets mounted onto a splined shaft on the freehub.
6. A saggar (ceramic container used in a kiln).

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Examples

“If you need⟳ to reload film, the cassette can be rewound slightly by turning the hub located on one end⟳ of its spool.”

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