deperm

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To degauss or demagnetize; especially, to degauss a ship by dragging a large powered electrical cable along its side.
noun
  1. The act or process of deperming.

Pronunciation

/diːˈpɜːm/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-deperm.wav /diˈpɝm/

Word forms

deperm deperms deperming depermed

Etymology

From de- (prefix indicating removal or reversal) + perm(anent magnet).

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