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Jet

(Joint Engine Technology) The database engine used in Microsoft Access and that accompanies Visual Basic and C++. Jet is typically used for storing data in the client machine. Developers using Access and Visual Basic access Jet via the DAO/Jet interface, which is a COM object. See DAO.

jet1
1. a jet-propelled aircraft
2. Astronomy a long thin feature extending from an active galaxy and usually observed at radio wavelengths
jet2
a. a hard black variety of coal that takes a brilliant polish and is used for jewellery, ornaments, etc.
b. (as modifier): jet earrings


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