cpugrease
nounUK /ˌsiːpiːˈjuː ɡriːs/
US /ˌsiːpiːˈjuː ɡriːs/
A thick gooey stuff that keeps a computer's brain cool and running smoothly.
The repairman put fresh cpugrease on the chip so the computer wouldn't get too hot.
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2. A slang term for the messy, sticky buildup of dust and old paste inside an overheated computer.
After years of use, the laptop was full of cpugrease and needed a good cleaning.
3. Informal name for the extra effort that keeps a computer system working under heavy load.
The old server needed a lot of cpugrease to handle all those visitors.
4. A playful word for the greasy feeling on fingers after handling computer parts.
Wash your hands—you've got cpugrease all over them from fixing that machine.