demagnetize

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To make something nonmagnetic by removing its magnetic properties.
  2. To erase the contents of a magnetic storage device.

Word forms

demagnetize demagnetizes demagnetizing demagnetized demagnetise

Etymology

From de- + magnetize.

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