long-playing record

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long-playing record [′lȯŋ ‚plā·iŋ ′rek·ərd]

(engineering acoustics)

A 10- or 12-inch (25.4- or 30.48-centimeter) phonograph record that operates at a speed of 33⅓ rpm (revolutions per minute) and has closely spaced grooves, to give playing times up to about 30 minutes for one 12-inch side. Also known as LP record; microgroove record.

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