demagnetize

especially British, de·mag·net·ise

[dee-mag-ni-tahyz]

verb (used with object)

demagnetized, demagnetizing 

1. to remove magnetization from.

demagnetize

/ diːˈmæɡnəˌtaɪz /

verb

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

Other Word Forms

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of demagnetize¹

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."

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

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

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

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

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