In article ,
Paul Dormer wrote:
A well worn disc is also likely to produce higher error rates
(naturally).

Wear suggests something which occurs normally with use - as happens with
an LP. CDs don't appear to wear as such - my very first one ever still
plays as new.

Damage would be a better term.

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