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degauss definition

de·gauss (dē go̵us′)

transitive verb

to demagnetize (as a ship for protection against magnetic mines) by passing an electric current through a coil or coils along or around the edge in order to neutralize the surrounding magnetic field

Etymology: de- + gauss

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degauss Usage Examples

Object

  • medium: A device that can generate a magnetic field for degaussing magnetic storage media.

Modifying Another Word

  • automatically: Some new monitors degauss automatically whenever they are turned on.
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