DEMAGNETIZE
demagnetize, demagnetise, degauss
(verb) make nonmagnetic; take away the magnetic properties (of); “demagnetize the iron shavings”; “they degaussed the ship”
demagnetize, demagnetise
(verb) erase (a magnetic storage device)
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Verb
demagnetize (third-person singular simple present demagnetizes, present participle demagnetizing, simple past and past participle demagnetized)
(transitive) To make something nonmagnetic by removing its magnetic properties.
(transitive) To erase the contents of a magnetic storage device.
Hyponyms
• degauss
• deperm
Source: Wiktionary
De*mag"net*ize, v. t.
1. To deprive of magnetic properties. See Magnetize. If the bar be rapidly magnetized and demagnetized. A. Cyc.
2. To free from mesmeric influence; to demesmerize.
– De*mag`net*i*za"tion, n.
– De*mag"net*i`zer, n.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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