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zeroing
The process of writing zeroes (0x00) to all the bytes in a block or an entire disk before delivering it for use, or upon its release from use.
Zeroing renders any data formerly stored on the block or device inaccessible except by forensic means such as magnetic force microscopy and other techniques that physically scan the storage media.
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