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| Definition | A process that erodes audio-visual signals or data encoded onto magnetic tape. This degradation is a natural phenomenon whose speed varies with the type and condition of the tape. http://www.variablemedia.net/e/preserving/html/var_pub_index.html |
| Broader Term ↑ | Malfunction |
| Related Term ↔ | Refreshing (archival environment) |