compact disc-recordable (CD-R)

Definition

Designed to allow write-once recording for data archiving. A CD-R disc has an additional (orange dye) data layer (between the polycarbonate substrate and metalized reflective layer) which permits writing but not erasing and rewriting. CD-R specifications manual is called the Orange Book.


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