group AB

n : the blood group whose red cells carry both the A and B

antigens [syn: {AB}, {type AB}, {group AB}]

Group 3

(G3) The {CCITT} fax {protocol} which

uses data {compression} and allows a variety of file types

(e.g. {electronic mail}, pictures, {PostScript}) to be

transmitted over {analogue} telephone lines.

The Group 3 protocol was published by {CCITT} in 1993. Full

details of the protocol are available from {ITU-T}.

See also {Group 4}.

(1998-10-03)