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Definition of Magnetic tape

1. Noun. Memory device consisting of a long thin plastic strip coated with iron oxide; used to record audio or video signals or to store computer information. "He took along a dozen tapes to record the interview"

Definition of Magnetic tape

1. Noun. A type of (usually) acrylic tape with a fine coating of magnetically sensitive material on one side, used for recording audio and other data. ¹

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Literary usage of Magnetic tape

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1. Measurements for Competitiveness in Electronics (1994)
"For magnetic tape systems, this would mean higher rates of wear and more critical ... magnetic tape is attractive because is permits major increases in area ..."

2. Science by American Association for the Advancement of Science (1883)
"The results are punched out on either of these media or possibly recorded on magnetic tape. The input data for the paper tape or cards are usually generated ..."

3. Planetary, Lunar, and Solar Positions 601 B.C. to A.D. 1 at Five-day and Ten by Bryant Tuckerman (1990)
"The output was produced on magnetic tape. Each character on the tape carries an ... From the magnetic tape the output was printed on an off-line printer. ..."

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