degauss meaning

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degauss (verb): make nonmagnetic; take away the magnetic properties (of).

Definition of degauss

  1. make nonmagnetic; take away the magnetic properties (of)
    • demagnetize the iron shavings
    • they degaussed the ship

    Synonyms: demagnetize, demagnetise

    Type of: change

    Related forms: degaussing

Word lists: words starting with DE · words ending in SS · 7-letter words

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