deperm
[ dee-purm ]
/ diˈpɜrm /
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.
Words nearby deperm
Compare degauss.
Origin of deperm
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