magnetic tape
Definition of magnetic tape
: a thin ribbon (as of plastic) coated with a magnetic material on which information (such as sound or television images) may be stored
From the M-W Editors
1937
First Known Use of magnetic tape
1937
MAGNETIC TAPE Defined for English Language Learners
magnetic tape
Definition of magnetic tape for English Language Learners
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: a thin plastic tape that is coated with magnetic material on which information (such as sound or television images) may be stored
MAGNETIC TAPE Defined for Kids
magnetic tape
Definition of magnetic tape for Students
: a thin ribbon of plastic coated with a magnetic material on which information (as sound) may be stored
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