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demagnetize

[ dee-mag-ni-tahyz ]

verb (used with object)

, de·mag·net·ized, de·mag·net·iz·ing.
  1. to remove magnetization from.


demagnetize

/ diːˈmæɡnəˌtaɪz /

verb

  1. to lose magnetic properties or remove magnetic properties from Alsodegauss
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Derived Forms

  • deˈmagnetˌizer, noun
  • deˌmagnetiˈzation, noun
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Other Words From

  • de·magnet·iza·ble adjective
  • de·magnet·i·zation noun
  • de·magnet·izer noun
  • self-de·magnet·izing adjective
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Word History and Origins

Origin of demagnetize1

First recorded in 1830–40; de- + magnetize
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Example Sentences

In response, Apple says: "Smartphones and other items contain magnets or components that may have a risk of demagnetizing low coercivity cards. To prevent this from happening, users should keep these cards stored separately."

From BBC

That meant she ensured that ships were demagnetized so they were less susceptible to damage from magnetic mines.

Pumping too much current into the device would cause it to overheat and demagnetize.

They found that the bricks were completely demagnetized at the temperature at which they had been burned -- proving that the method works.

The researchers were then able to demagnetize the layer again with a series of weaker laser pulses.

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