demagnetize

American  

[dee-mag-ni-tahyz] / diˈmæg nɪˌtaɪz /

especially British, demagnetise

verb (used with object)

demagnetized, demagnetizing

1. to remove magnetization from.

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demagnetize British  

/ diːˈmæɡnəˌtaɪz /

verb

1. Also: degauss.  to lose magnetic properties or remove magnetic properties from

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Other Word Forms

• demagnetizable adjective
• demagnetization noun
• demagnetizer noun
• self-demagnetizing adjective

Etymology

Origin of demagnetize

First recorded in 1830–40; de- + magnetize

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.

From Seattle Times

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

From Science Daily

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

From Science Daily

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

From Science Daily