longitudinal recording

noun

A technique of creating magnetic data storage using horizontal as opposed to vertical magnetization of a hard disk drive.

Meanings

nounlongitudinal recording (plural longitudinal recordings)

plural longitudinal recordings

  1. A technique of creating magnetic data storage using horizontal as opposed to vertical magnetization of a hard disk drive.
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