 demagnetize |
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| 1. | [ verb ] erase (a magnetic storage device) | |
| Synonyms: | demagnetise | |
| Related terms: | erase | |
| 2. | [ verb ] (physics) make nonmagnetic; take away the magnetic properties (of) | |
| Synonyms: | demagnetise degauss | |
| Examples: | "demagnetize the iron shavings" "they degaussed the ship" |
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| Related terms: | magnetize change physics demagnetization | |
| Similar spelling: |
demagnetise |
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