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Definition of Degauss
1. Verb. Make nonmagnetic; take away the magnetic properties (of). "They degaussed the ship"
Category relationships: Natural Philosophy, Physics
Generic synonyms: Alter, Change, Modify
Derivative terms: Degaussing, Demagnetisation, Demagnetization
Antonyms: Magnetise, Magnetize
Definition of Degauss
1. Verb. To reduce or eliminate a magnetic field, especially from the hull of a ship, or from a computer monitor ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Degauss
1. to demagnetize [v -ED, -ING, -ES] - See also: demagnetize
Lexicographical Neighbors of Degauss
Literary usage of Degauss
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. A Guide to Understanding Data Remanence in Automated Information Systems by DIANE Publishing Company (1995)
"GENERAL INFORMATION Permanent Magnet degausser: A hand-held permanent magnet that
has satisfied the requirement to degauss floppy disks, disk platters, ..."
2. National Industrial Security Program: Operating Manualby DIANE Publishing Company by DIANE Publishing Company (1995)
"degauss with a Type I degausser b. degauss with a Type II degausser. Clearing and
Sanitization Matrix c. Overwrite all addressable locations with a single ..."
3. A Practical Treatise on the Law of Evidence: And Digest of Proofs, in Civil by Thomas Starkie, Theron Metcalf (1826)
"Arthur, 3 degauss. 229, in the court of chancery rn South Carolina. It might
perhaps be inferred from the case of Sturtevant v. Bollard, 9 Johns. ..."
4. Bulletin of the Essex Institute by Essex Institute (1876)
"R. degauss Aud. KING RAIL. Common summer resident. Arrives the last of April and
departs in October. Have obtained half- grown young the first of July, ..."
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