What does degaussing mean?
The process of demagnetizing a magnetic material, especially a magnetic tape or disk, to remove unwanted magnetic fields. This is often done to prevent data from being overwritten or to prepare a device for reuse.
Example
"The company used degaussing to erase all data from the old hard drives before recycling them."
Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.