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magnetic tape
noun
: a thin plastic tape that is coated with magnetic material on which information (such as sound or television images) may be stored
Full Definition of MAGNETIC TAPE
: a thin ribbon (as of plastic) coated with a magnetic material on which information (as sound or television images) may be stored
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First Known Use of MAGNETIC TAPE
1937
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magnetic tape
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Definition of MAGNETIC TAPE for Kids
: a thin ribbon of plastic coated with a magnetic material on which information (as sound) may be stored
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