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Dongle

Term · Industrial and trades · MLC-T-IND-001787

A small hardware device that plugs into a port on a computer or other electronic device, providing additional functionality or acting as a security key. These devices can enable wireless connectivity, expand storage, or protect software from unauthorized use. A USB Wi-Fi adapter is a common type of dongle.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-IND-001787
FieldIndustrial and trades
SubjectIndustrial electronics
TranslationsGerman: Dongle; Spanish: dongle; French: dongle
Record as JSON 
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  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "A small hardware device that plugs into a port on a computer or other electronic device, providing additional functionality or acting as a security key. These devices can enable wireless connectivity, expand storage, or protect software from unauthorized use. A USB Wi-Fi adapter is a common type of dongle.",
  "subject": "Industrial electronics",
  "translations": {
    "de": "Dongle",
    "es": "dongle",
    "fr": "dongle"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/dongle/"
}

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