degausser
/diːˈɡaʊsər/
noun
- A device used to remove or neutralize magnetic fields, especially from computer monitors or data storage media.
- A degausser is essential for securely destroying data on magnetic tapes.
- The IT department bought a new degausser to safely wipe old hard drives.
- He plugged the monitor into a degausser to clear the magnetic interference.
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