What is another word for bad block?
Pronunciation: [bˈad blˈɒk] (IPA) 
A bad block refers to a physical block on a storage device that cannot be read from or written to due to damage or defects. Synonyms for this term include bad sector, damaged sector, corrupt sector, faulty block, and defective block. These terms all refer to the same issue of data loss or corruption caused by a physical malfunction in the storage device. In some cases, bad blocks can be corrected using specialized software or hardware tools designed for repairing and recovering data from damaged storage devices. However, in severe cases, the only solution may be to replace the damaged storage device altogether.
