Degaussing

/diːˈɡaʊsɪŋ/ noun

Definition

The process of removing or neutralizing magnetic fields from an object or system.

Etymology

From degauss + -ing (gerund/present participle). Military and electronics industries developed this term in the 20th century.

Kelly Says

Degaussing is why you can't keep a compass near your phone—your phone's tiny magnets and electrical components create chaotic magnetic fields that completely overwhelm Earth's magnetic field, making the compass spin uselessly.

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