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deperm
[
dee-
purm
]
de·perm
/
diˈpɜrm
/
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[
dee-
purm
]
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verb (used with object)
Nautical
.
to reduce the
permanent magnetism
of (a vessel) by wrapping an electric cable around it vertically athwartships and energizing the cable.
Compare
degauss
.
Origin:
1945–50;
de-
+
perm(anent)
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