magnetic tape

/mægˈnɛdɪk ˌteɪp/
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Other forms: magnetic tapes

Definitions 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
    synonyms: mag tape, tape
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    audiotape
    magnetic tape for use in recording sound
    cassette tape
    a cassette that contains magnetic tape
    magnetic stripe
    a short strip of magnetic tape attached to a credit card or debit card; it contains data that will tell a reading device who you are and what your account number is, etc.
    videotape
    a relatively wide magnetic tape for use in recording visual images and associated sound
    type of:
    memory device, storage device
    a device that preserves information for retrieval
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