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English
Pronunciation
IPA|k��s�t
rhymes|�t

Noun
en-noun

1. A small flat case containing magnetic tape on two reels, used to record and play back audio and video material.
2. Any similar small cartridge, such as for a computer disk.
3. photography A lightproof container for photographic film.
4. genetics A modular DNA sequence encoding one or more genes for a single biochemical function.
5. bicycle part A set of sprockets mounted onto a splined shaft on the freehub.

<gallery>
Image:CassetteTypes1.jpg|audio cassettes
Image:Famicom ROM cassette.jpg|ROM cassette
Image:Tessina Film.jpg|film cassette
Image:SRAM cassette.jpg|bicycle cassette
</gallery>

Synonyms
tape

Translations
trans-top|small flat case containing magnetic tape
Czech: kazeta f
German: Kassette f
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Korean: 카�� (kaseteu)
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trans-top|set of sprockets on a bicycle
Dutch: #Dutch|cassette
German: Zahnkranzpaket f
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trans-top|modular segment of DNA encoding genes for a single function
German: Kassette f
Korean: 카�� (kaseteu)
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Derived terms
audiocassette
cassette deck
data cassette
videocassette

Related terms
DAT
VCR

See also
cartridge
eight track, 8 track
reel-to-reel

French

Pronunciation
w:IPA|IPA: /ka.s�t/
w:SAMPA|SAMPA: /ka.sEt/

Noun
cassette f

1. a cassette tape

Category:French nouns

Italian

Noun
cassette f

1. plural of|cassetta|lang=Italian

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