degauss

Word parts

de- + gauss

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /diːˈɡaʊs/

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• Hyphenation: de‧gauss

Verb

Plain form degauss

Third-person singular degausses

Past tense degaussed

Past participle degaussed

Present participle degaussing

1. (transitive) If you degauss a ferrous metal, you reduce or eliminate the magnetic field it has.
   • Synonyms: demagnetise and demagnetize