self-destruct
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Self-destruction is a mechanism that can cause an object to destroy itself or render itself inoperable in certain circumstances.
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Self-destruction is a mechanism that can cause an object to destroy itself or render itself inoperable in certain circumstances.
Self-destruct mechanisms are typically found on devices and systems where malfunction could endanger large numbers of people.
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