plural of destructive distillation

(computing) A backspace that erases the character at the previous position, in addition to moving the cursor.

plural of destructive backspace

(computing, often attributive) A read operation that inherently erases the data that was read, requiring it to be immediately written back to the storage medium to prevent loss of data.

plural of destructive read

Alternative form of nondestructive

In a self-destructive manner.

(computing, often attributive) A read operation that does not erase the data being read in the process of reading it.

plural of non-destructive read

(usually figuratively) To destroy oneself. / To destroy or greatly damage one's position in a game, in one's work or career, in one's financial or social position, etc.