What is another word for degauss?
Pronunciation: [dɪɡˈa͡ʊs] (IPA) 
Degauss is a term used for the process of demagnetizing electronic equipment to erase data or remove residual magnetism. However, the word degauss may not be common or familiar to most people. Here are some synonyms that can be used in place of degauss: demagnetize, demag, demagitize, demagnetify, demagnetise, or erase. All these terms refer to the same process of removing magnetic fields from objects. When a degaussing coil is used to remove a magnetized field from a CRT monitor, it is a form of magnetic interference is eliminated, thus making the image clearer and easier to see. Whether it's for old electronics or newer devices, these synonyms can be a helpful way to avoid the technical language of the term degauss.
