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Degaussing

Definition:

verb

The process of eliminating or reducing a magnetic field of an object, such as a monitor or a magnetic tape, by subjecting it to a powerful alternating magnetic field.

Senses:

Sense 1:

noun

The act or process of demagnetizing an object to remove unwanted residual magnetism.

Example sentence: The degaussing of the old television was necessary to fix the color distortion problem.

Sense 2:

adjective

Referring to equipment or systems that are capable of performing the degaussing process.

Example sentence: The new degaussing coil was installed in the laboratory for demagnetizing various devices.

Local usage:

In some regions, "degaussing" can also be used to describe the process of neutralizing residual electric charges.

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