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Widlarize.

To destroy (a defective electronic component) using a hammer.

9 characters3 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

verb/ˈwaɪdləɹaɪz//ˈwɪdləɹaɪz/
  1. To destroy (a defective electronic component) using a hammer.

    slang · transitive · uncommon
Where this word comes from

From Widlar + -ize. Named after American electronics engineer Bob Widlar (1937–1991), pronounced /ˈwaɪdləɹ/, who was known for destroying his components using the method.

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