Week 4 – GM FOOD - Key 9. Abbreviations LASER Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation – a powerful light beam CD Compact Disc – a disc for storing digital information, often music DVD Digital Versatile Disc – a disc for storing digital information, often movies VHS Video Home System – a system for recording information on magnetic tape RADAR Radio Detection and Ranging – a system used to find planes in the air SCUBA Self-contained Underwater Breathing Apparatus – a system for diving EMAIL Electronic Mail – a means of communication of digital information WWW World Wide Web – and address or space on the internet BBC - British Broadcasting Company Radio and television producer CNN - Cable News network Television producer (USA) UN - United Nations International organisation – peace IBM - International Business machines Computer manufacturer NATO - North Atlantic Treaty Organisation Military alliance, USA and Europe