cartridge

• Substantiv, das ein austauschbares, eigenständiges Bauteil oder Modul bezeichnet, das in ein größeres Gerät oder System eingesetzt wird, z. B. eine Munitionskapsel, eine Filmkassette oder ein Tonabnehmersystem für einen Plattenspieler.

A noun referring to a removable, self-contained component or module designed to be inserted into a larger device or system, such as a container for ammunition, a film supply chamber, or a transducer for a record player.

1. AmmunitionB2formal

   A cylindrical casing containing an explosive charge and a bullet, designed to be fired from a firearm.

   Patrone

   • He loaded a fresh cartridge into the rifle.
   • The soldier checked his ammunition cartridge before the mission.
   • Hunters must use the correct cartridge for their firearm.

   Synonymeloadroundshellshot

2. Film containerB2formal

   A light-tight supply chamber that holds photographic film and supplies it for exposure as needed.

   Filmkassette

   • She inserted a new cartridge of film into the camera.
   • The old camera uses a special type of film cartridge.
   • Photographers often carry extra cartridges for long shoots.

   Synonymecassettemagazine

3. Insertable moduleB1formal

   A module designed to be inserted into a larger piece of equipment, such as a printer or game console.

   Wechselmodul

   • The printer needs a new ink cartridge.
   • He inserted the game cartridge into the console.
   • The water filter cartridge should be replaced every month.

   Synonymecartcassetteinsertmodule

4. Record player componentC1formal

   An electro-acoustic transducer that is part of the arm of a record player, holding the needle and being removable.

   Tonabnehmer für Plattenspieler

   • He replaced the worn-out cartridge on his turntable.
   • A high-quality cartridge improves the sound of vinyl records.
   • The record player's cartridge needs careful alignment.

   Synonymepickup