deperming

/diːˈpɜrmɪŋ/
verb
  1. The act of removing the permanent magnetic field from a ship or other object; present participle of deperm.
    • The crew is deperming the submarine before deployment.
    • The navy is deperming all new vessels as a standard procedure.
    • They are deperming the fleet to protect against magnetic mines.
noun
  1. The process of removing a permanent magnetic field from an object, especially a ship.
    • Modern deperming uses advanced electrical equipment.
    • The deperming of the vessel took several hours.
    • Deperming is essential for ships entering mined waters.
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