perpendicular recording

noun

A technique of creating magnetic data storage using vertical as opposed to longitudinal magnetization.

Meanings

nounperpendicular recording (usually uncountable, plural perpendicular recordings)

plural perpendicular recordings

  1. uncountableusuallycomputer hardwareA technique of creating magnetic data storage using vertical as opposed to longitudinal magnetization.

    Synonyms: perpendicular magnetic recording, PMR

Synonyms & antonyms

nounA technique of creating magnetic data storage using vertical as opposed to longitudinal magnetization.

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