A pre-existing structure into which an insert can be moved. In molecular biology, a gene conversion process in which the old gene is replaced with a copy of a silent gene and the new copy becomes active. As the process involves replacing one ready made construct with another in an active slot, it is termed a cassette mechanism.

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Better known as a film cassette, and sometimes called a cartridge, this is a light-proof container of metal or plastic into which film manufacturers (and bulk film loaders) roll strips of unexposed 35 [..]

1793, "little box," from French cassette, from Middle French casset, diminutive of Old North French casse "box" (see case (n.2)). Meaning "magnetic tape recorder cartridge&quo [..]

The cluster of gears on the rear wheel of a bicycle. A cassette differs from a freewheel (which is also a cluster of gears on the rear wheel) in that it fits onto a splined interface on the hub. Freew [..]

a container that holds a magnetic tape used for recording or playing sound or video Album (also known as Compact Disc or Cassette depending on the format) is the fifth studio album by English rock ban [..]

The cluster of gears on the rear wheel of a bicycle. A cassette differs from a freewheel (which is also a cluster of gears on the rear wheel) in that it fits onto a splined interface on the hub. Freew [..]

A flat, completely enclosed container, usually made of metal or hard plastic, designed to hold a length of film or magnetic tape wound on two cores past an opening through which the film is viewed or [..]

A cluster of sprockets and spacers designed for use on a freehub. Some of the sprockets and spacers may be semi-permanently attached to one another by bolts or rivets. See my article on Shimano Casset [..]

Storage container for cash notes to be dispensed

(n) a container that holds a magnetic tape used for recording or playing sound or video

A module which encloses and protects a length of magnetic tape, which is wound between two reels past an opening through which the tape is read. Cassettes are used to store audiotape, videotape, DAT

 the set of gear cogs on the rear hub. Also called a freewheel, cluster or block.

The cluster of gears on the rear wheel of a bicycle. A cassette differs from a freewheel (which is also a cluster of gears on the rear wheel) in that it fits onto a splined interface on the hub. Freewheels are screwed onto threaded hubs. Also, cassettes do not include the drive mechanism while freewheels do.

An indoor unit that recesses into a false ceiling leaving only a flush mounted grille on view. Room air is drawn up through the central core and is discharged through 4 edge slots, serving an area up [..]

An indoor unit that is fitted in to a false ceiling. Return air is drawn up through the central core and then discharged through the four edge slots. A popular form of office or retail air conditioning.

light tight metal or plastic container holding measured lengths of 35mm or medium format film, which may be loaded straight into the camera.

A wooden box for carrying a Voyageur's personal goods. These were constructed to specific dimensions,and carried in the canoes along with the trade goods or pelts. The free trappers sometimes cal [..]

The cluster of gears on the rear wheel of a bicycle. A cassette differs from a freewheel (which is also a cluster of gears on the rear wheel) in that it fits onto a splined interface on the hub. Freew [..]