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deperm

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[dee-purm] / diˈpɜrm /

verb (used with object)

Nautical.

  1. to reduce the permanent magnetism of (a vessel) by wrapping an electric cable around it vertically athwartships and energizing the cable.

Etymology

Origin of deperm

First recorded in 1945–50; de- + perm(anent)

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