mag tape

Noun
  1. Memory device consisting of a long thin plastic strip coated with iron oxide;
    Used to record audio or video signals or to store computer information (synset 103713575)
    "he took along a dozen tapes to record the interview"
    is a type of: memory device, storage device - a device that preserves information for retrieval
    subtypes:
    • audiotape - magnetic tape for use in recording sound
    • cassette tape - a cassette that contains magnetic tape
    • magnetic stripe - a short strip of magnetic tape attached to a credit card or debit card; it contains data that will tell a reading device who you are and what your account number is, etc.
    • videotape - a relatively wide magnetic tape for use in recording visual images and associated sound
    same as: magnetic tape, tape

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