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.

(economics) A permanent or sustained decline in the demand for a good in response to persistent high prices or limited supply.

plural of weapon of mass destruction

Any human-made weapon causing indiscriminate large-scale death or destruction, especially a biological weapon, chemical weapon, nuclear weapon or radiological weapon.