demagnetization

de·mag·net·ize

[dee-mag-ni-tahyz]
verb (used with object), de·mag·net·ized, de·mag·net·iz·ing.
to remove magnetization from.
Also, especially British, de·mag·net·ise.


Origin:
1830–40; de- + magnetize

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
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demagnetize or demagnetise (diːˈmæɡnəˌtaɪz) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
vb
Also: degauss to lose magnetic properties or remove magnetic properties from
 
demagnetise or demagnetise
 
vb
 
demagneti'zation or demagnetise
 
n
 
demagneti'sation or demagnetise
 
n
 
de'magnetizer or demagnetise
 
n
 
de'magnetiser or demagnetise
 
n

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demagnetize or demagnetise (diːˈmæɡnəˌtaɪz) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
vb
Also: degauss to lose magnetic properties or remove magnetic properties from
 
demagnetise or demagnetise
 
vb
 
demagneti'zation or demagnetise
 
n
 
demagneti'sation or demagnetise
 
n
 
de'magnetizer or demagnetise
 
n
 
de'magnetiser or demagnetise
 
n

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