What is another word for optical disk?
Pronunciation: [ˈɒptɪkə͡l dˈɪsk] (IPA) 
Optical disks are storage devices used to store data. These disks are used to store huge amounts of data, including software, music, and video. The term "optical disk" is often used interchangeably with other terms like "optical media," "CD," and "DVD." Optical disks come in different forms such as CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW, and Blu-ray discs. CD-ROM and DVD-ROM are also synonymous with optical disks, but they typically refer to read-only memory versions of the disks. Optical disks provide a secure and dependable method of storing data, with large storage capacity, and are often used as backup systems for computer data and programs.
