Found 2 items, similar to degauss.
English → English (WordNet) Definition: degauss degauss v : make nonmagnetic; take away the magnetic properties (of); “demagnetize the iron shavings”; “they degaussed the ship” [syn: demagnetize, demagnetise] [ant: magnetize, magnetize]
English → English (gcide) Definition: degauss degauss \de*gauss"\ (d[-e]*gous"), n. 1. To make a (steel) ship's hull nonmagnetic by applying an opposing magnetic field. [WordNet 1.5] 2. To remove irregular magnetization in (the electron gun of a cathode-ray tube); -- used to improve picture quality, especially in computer monitors. [PJC]