SLAP ON THE SIDE
\slˈap ɒnðə sˈa͡ɪd], \slˈap ɒnðə sˈaɪd], \s_l_ˈa_p ɒ_n_ð_ə s_ˈaɪ_d]\
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(Also called a sidecar, or abbreviated "SOTS"). A type ofexternal expansion hardware marketed by computer manufacturers(e.g. Commodore for the Amiga 500/1000 series and IBM forthe hideous failure called IBM PCjr). Various SOTS boxesprovided necessities such as memory, hard drive controllers,and conventional expansion slots.
By Denis Howe
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Dopamine Acetyltransferase
- An enzyme that catalyzes the of groups from acetyl-CoA to arylamines. They have wide specificity for aromatic amines, particularly serotonin, and can also catalyze acetyl transfer between arylamines without CoA. EC 2.3.1.5.
Nearby Words
- slantly, slantwise
- slantways
- slantwise
- slap
- slap on
- slap on the side
- slap together
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- slap-jack
- slap-up
- slapdash