magnetic tape

magnetic tape
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
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he took along a dozen tapes to record the interview

Syn: ↑mag tape, ↑tape
Derivationally related forms: ↑tape (for: ↑tape)
Hypernyms: ↑memory device, ↑storage device
Hyponyms: ↑audiotape, ↑cassette tape, ↑magnetic stripe, ↑videotape

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noun [noncount]
: a thin plastic tape that is coated with magnetic material on which information (such as sound or television images) may be stored

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magˌnetic ˈtape [magnetic tape] noun uncountable
a type of plastic tape that is used for recording sound, pictures or computer information

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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