magnetic_core | ||
1. | [ noun ] (computer science) a doughnut-shaped magnet formerly used to store one bit of information in the main memory of a computer; now superseded by semiconductor memories | |
Related terms: | core computer_science | |
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magnetic_force magnetic_disc magnetic_head magnetic_tape magnetic_pole magnetic_mine magnetic_storage magnetic_compass magnetic_field magnetic_storm magnetic_north magnetic_needle magnetic_dip magnetic_dipole magnetic_ink magnetic_medium magnetic_bottle magnetic_stripe magnetic_moment magnetic_pyrites magnetic_equator magnetic_flux magnetic_disk magnetised magnetized magnetically magnetisation magnetization magnetosphere magnetometer |