DATAGRAM
\dˈe͡ɪtəɡɹˌam], \dˈeɪtəɡɹˌam], \d_ˈeɪ_t_ə_ɡ_ɹ_ˌa_m]\
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A self-contained, independent entity of data carryingsufficient information to be routed from the source to thedestination computer without reliance on earlier exchangesbetween this source and destination computer and thetransporting network.See also connectionless, frame, packet.
By Denis Howe
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Ultraviolet Ray
- That portion electromagnetic spectrum immediately below visible range extending into x-ray frequencies. longer near-biotic vital necessary for endogenous synthesis of vitamin D and are also called antirachitic rays; the shorter, ionizing wavelengths (far-UV or abiotic extravital rays) viricidal, bactericidal, mutagenic, carcinogenic used as disinfectants.