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ELECTING A POPE

\ɪlˈɛktɪŋ ɐ pˈə͡ʊp], \ɪlˈɛktɪŋ ɐ pˈə‍ʊp], \ɪ_l_ˈɛ_k_t_ɪ_ŋ ɐ p_ˈəʊ_p]\

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1985 - The Free On-line Dictionary of Computing

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(From the smoke signals given out whenthe guys in funny hats choose a new Pope) Causing anintegrated circuit or other electronic component to emitsmoke by passing too much current through it.See magic smoke.

1985 - The Free On-line Dictionary of Computing
By Denis Howe

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