Definitions for "MAGNETIC MEDIA"
A term applicable to any of the various magnetically coated materials used to store digital data, whether text, graphics, or programs. Magnetic media include compact disks, optical disks, floppy disks, computer tapes, etc. See also CD-ROM CD-RW FLOPPY DISK OPTICAL DISK
Tape or disks coated with a magnetic surface used for storing electronic data.
A disk or tape with a surface layer containing particles of metal or metallic oxides that can be magnetized in different directions to represent bits of data, sounds or other information.