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Degauss

Degauss: To reduce the magnetic flux to virtual zero by applying a reverse magnetizing field.

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To reduce the magnetic flux to virtual zero by applying a reverse magnetizing field. Also called demagnetizing.

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Procedure that reduces the magnetic flux to virtual zero by applying a reverse magnetizing field. Also called demagnetizing. (CNSSI-4009) (NISTIR)

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Committee on National Security Systems Glossary CNSSI 4009-2015
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