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Word: Degaussing
Speech Type: Noun
ˌdiːˈɡaʊsɪŋ
the removal of unwanted magnetism from a television or monitor in order to correct colour disturbance
Short Definition:removal of unwanted magnetism from television or monitor in order to correct colour disturbance
Examples:- receivers now have a coil around the front rim of the picture tube for automatic degaussing
the destruction of the data on a data storage device by removing its magnetism
Short Definition:removal of magnetism from data storage device
Examples:- their on-site data destruction services include hard drive degaussing, wiping, and destruction
the neutralization of the magnetic field of a ship by encircling it with a conductor carrying electric currents
Short Definition:neutralization of magnetic field of ship
Examples:- degaussing is used to reduce the magnetic signatures of ships to counter magnetic mines
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