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demagnetize

[ dee-mag-ni-tahyz ]

verb (used with object)

, de·mag·net·ized, de·mag·net·iz·ing.
  1. to remove magnetization from.

demagnetize

/ diːˈmæɡnəˌtaɪz /

verb

  1. to lose magnetic properties or remove magnetic properties from Alsodegauss

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Derived Forms

  • deˌmagnetiˈzation, noun
  • deˈmagnetˌizer, noun

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Other Words From

  • 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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Word History and Origins

Origin of demagnetize1

First recorded in 1830–40; de- + magnetize

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Example Sentences

Anyone can demagnetize his own watch, however, with very little trouble and no expense by a much simpler method.

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