demagnetize | ||
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 |