A CD-ROM (compact disk-read only memory) is an information storage unit that makes use of digitally coded signals on a coated plastic disk.

Explanation:

A compact disk is a round, portable disk that stores large amounts of information or software.  You can only read information from most CD-ROM's.
 

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