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Meaning of USB killer | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

A device designed to send high-voltage power surges into the USB data lines of the device it is connected to, which will damage hardware components.

Examples

“Once fully charged, the USB killer discharges the stored power back into the connected computer (or, in fact, anything with a USB port), causing irreparable hardware damage.”

CEFR level

B2

Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

See also

USB modem USB port USB stick USB token USB Type A USB Type B