Hidden Meanings: Discover Words You Never Knew Were Acronyms!

feb 4, 2023 general Knowledge general Knowledge By Akanksha Choudhary By Akanksha Choudhary

Laser: Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation.

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Seal: SEa, Air, and Land.

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Radar: RAdio Detection And Ranging.

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Scuba: Self-Contained Underwater Breathing Apparatus.

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NERF: Non-Expanding Recreational Foam

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SIM CARD: subscriber identification module” card.

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