1. (General Physics) to neutralize the magnetic field of (a ship's hull) as a protection against magnetic mines, using equipment producing an opposing magnetic field
natural philosophy, physics - the science of matter and energy and their interactions; "his favorite subject was physics"
alter, change, modify - cause to change; make different; cause a transformation; "The advent of the automobile may have altered the growth pattern of the city"; "The discussion has changed my thinking about the issue"
National Security Agency (NSA) has developed guidelines that require hard drives used by federal government agencies or their contractors to be degaussed (demagnetized) and physically damaged prior to disposal.
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Just as you would remove an undesired magnetic field built up within a CRT display to improve picture quality, you can degauss or demagnetize a current probe to remove any residual magnetization.
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