floptical

 

Entry from US Dictionary

Pronunciation: /ˈfläptikəl/

adjective

Computing, trademark
  • denoting or relating to a type of floppy-disk drive using a laser to position the read-write head.

noun

  • a floppy-disk drive that uses a laser to position the read-write head.

Origin:

1980s: blend of floppy and optical