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U-matic

Definition of U-matic

noun

[mass noun] trademark

a system for recording and playing audiovisual material and videos, mainly restricted to professional use.

Origin:

1970s: U from the shape of the path followed by the tape around the drum and heads of the machine + -matic from automatic

Nearby words

U ⁴
U-bend
U-boat
U-ey
U-lock
U-matic
U-turn
u.c.
U2
UAE
uakari

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secretagogue

/ sɪˈkriːtəgɒg

noun

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