autodestruct

verb, noun — 2 senses

autodestruct

verb

Etymology From auto- + destruct.

1

Literature, Media, Publishing, Science fiction To destroy itself by design (as of a mechanical system).

autodestruct

noun

Etymology From auto- + destruct.

1

Literature, Media, Publishing, Science fiction A feature of a system whereby it destroys itself.

They won't take any prisoners! Activate the autodestruct!

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