Degaussed

/diːˈɡaʊst/ adjective

Definition

Having had magnetic fields removed or neutralized.

Etymology

Past participle of degauss, following standard English verb conjugation patterns.

Kelly Says

Submarines in World War II were degaussed using electric coils wrapped around the hull—this made them invisible to magnetic mines, turning physics into a life-or-death advantage in naval warfare.

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