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deprecated usage [′dep·rə‚kād·əd ′yü·sij] (science and technology) Word usage which is disapproved by experts in the pertinent field because the term in question has misleading connotations; for example, a capacitor has frequently been called a “condenser,” but it does not condense anything. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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