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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noun

: a thin ribbon of plastic coated with a magnetic material on which information (as sound) may be stored

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