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magnetic tape
A plastic tape coated with a magnetizable layer, used to record audio, video, or computer data. Though largely replaced by digital storage, it is still used for long-term data archiving.
磁気テープにデータを保存する。
To save data onto magnetic tape.
昔は音楽を磁気テープに録音していた。
In the past, music was recorded onto magnetic tape.
大量のデータを長期保管するには、今でも磁気テープが使われている。
Magnetic tape is still used today for the long-term storage of large amounts of data.
Compound of 磁気 (magnetism) and the loanword テープ (tape). Covers cassette audio tapes, VHS video tapes, and computer backup tapes. Although consumer use has declined dramatically, magnetic tape remains important for enterprise data archiving because of its low cost per terabyte and long shelf life.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 磁気テープに記録する: to record onto magnetic tape
- 磁気テープが劣化する: the magnetic tape deteriorates
- 磁気テープ装置: magnetic tape drive
- バックアップ用の磁気テープ: magnetic tape for backups
RELATED TERMS:
- カセットテープ: cassette tape — an audio format using magnetic tape
- ビデオテープ: videotape — a video format using magnetic tape
- ハードディスク: hard disk — a magnetic storage device using rotating platters rather than tape