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Also known as self-destruct device, self-destruct mechanism

Self-destruction is a mechanism that can cause an object to destroy itself or render itself inoperable in certain circumstances.

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It is catalogued under topics including Data security, Fictional technology and Safety equipment.

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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.

Excerpted from Wikipedia’s “self-destruct” article, available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 licence.

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