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Definitions for degauss
diˈgaʊsde·gauss
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Princeton's WordNet
demagnetize, demagnetise, degaussverb
make nonmagnetic; take away the magnetic properties (of)
"demagnetize the iron shavings"; "they degaussed the ship"
GCIDE
degaussnoun
To remove irregular magnetization in (the electron gun of a cathode-ray tube); -- used to improve picture quality, especially in computer monitors.
Wiktionary
degaussverb
To reduce or eliminate a magnetic field, especially from the hull of a ship, or from a computer monitor
Etymology: From de- + gauss.
Wikipedia
degauss
Degaussing is the process of decreasing or eliminating a remnant magnetic field. It is named after the gauss, a unit of magnetism, which in turn was named after Carl Friedrich Gauss. Due to magnetic hysteresis, it is generally not possible to reduce a magnetic field completely to zero, so degaussing typically induces a very small "known" field referred to as bias. Degaussing was originally applied to reduce ships' magnetic signatures during World War II. Degaussing is also used to reduce magnetic fields in cathode ray tube monitors and to destroy data held on magnetic storage.
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degauss
Degauss refers to the process of eliminating an unwanted magnetic field. This term is often used in the context of computer screens and televisions, as their cathode ray tubes create magnetic fields that can disrupt the colors displayed on the screen. However, it can also be applied to various devices and products that are negatively affected by magnetic fields. The process usually involves the use of a specific device known as a degausser.
Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of degauss in Chaldean Numerology is: 7
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of degauss in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4
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- dégausserFrench
- afsegulmagna, upphefja segulkraftIcelandic
- desmagnetizarPortuguese
- размагничиватьRussian
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