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

Derived Forms

• deˈmagnetˌizer, noun
• deˌmagnetiˈzation, noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of demagnetize¹

First recorded in 1830–40; de- + magnetize

Example Sentences

Other magnetic sources such as refrigerator magnets, speakers, and TVs are possible sources that could demagnetize cards.

From Popular-Science

Anyone can demagnetize his own watch, however, with very little trouble and no expense by a much simpler method.

From Project Gutenberg