English Explanatory Dictionary

Widlarize

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To destroy (a defective electronic component) using a hammer.

Pronunciation

/ˈwaɪdləɹaɪz/ /ˈwɪdləɹaɪz/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-Widlarize.wav LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-Widlarize2.wav

Word forms

Widlarize Widlarizes Widlarizing Widlarized

Etymology

From Widlar + -ize. Named after American electronics engineer Bob Widlar (1937–1991), pronounced /ˈwaɪdləɹ/, who was known for destroying his components using the method.

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