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- [dee-gous]
- /diˈgaʊs/
- /ˌdiː.ˈɡaʊs/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [dee-gous]
- /diˈgaʊs/
Definitions of degauss word
- verb degauss to neutralize the magnetic field of (a ship's hull) as a protection against magnetic mines, using equipment producing an opposing magnetic field 3
- verb transitive degauss to demagnetize (as a ship for protection against magnetic mines) by passing an electric current through a coil or coils along or around the edge in order to neutralize the surrounding magnetic field 3
- verb with object degauss to demagnetize (a ship's hull, electrical equipment, etc.) by means of electric coils. 1
- noun degauss Remove unwanted magnetism from (a television or monitor) in order to correct color disturbance. 1
- verb degauss To reduce or eliminate a magnetic field, especially from the hull of a ship, or from a computer monitor. 0
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Origin of degauss
First appearance:
before 1935 One of the 8% newest English words
First recorded in 1935-40; de- + gauss
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Parts of speech for Degauss
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degauss popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 62% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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