CYCLE DROUGHT
\sˈa͡ɪkə͡l dɹˈa͡ʊt], \sˈaɪkəl dɹˈaʊt], \s_ˈaɪ_k_əl d_ɹ_ˈaʊ_t]\
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A scarcity of cycles. It may be due to a cycle crunch,but it could also occur because part of the computer istemporarily not working, leaving fewer cycles to go around."The high moby is down, so we're running with only halfthe usual amount of memory. There will be a cycle droughtuntil it's fixed."
By Denis Howe
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tinctura quininae ammoniata
- A preparation made by dissolving quinin sulphate in alcohol [Br. Ph.].