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Definition of Demagnetize
1. Verb. Erase (a magnetic storage device).
2. Verb. Make nonmagnetic; take away the magnetic properties (of). "They degaussed the ship"
Exact synonyms: Degauss, Demagnetise
Category relationships: Natural Philosophy, Physics
Generic synonyms: Alter, Change, Modify
Derivative terms: Degaussing, Demagnetisation, Demagnetization
Antonyms: Magnetise, Magnetize
Category relationships: Natural Philosophy, Physics
Generic synonyms: Alter, Change, Modify
Derivative terms: Degaussing, Demagnetisation, Demagnetization
Antonyms: Magnetise, Magnetize
Definition of Demagnetize
1. v. t. To deprive of magnetic properties. See Magnetize.
Definition of Demagnetize
1. Verb. To make something nonmagnetic by removing its magnetic properties. ¹
2. Verb. To erase the contents of a magnetic storage device. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Demagnetize
1. [v -TIZED, -TIZING, -TIZES]
Medical Definition of Demagnetize
1. 1. To deprive of magnetic properties. See Magnetize. "If the bar be rapidly magnetized and demagnetized." (A. Cyc) 2. To free from mesmeric influence; to demesmerize. Demagnetiza"tion, Demag"netizer. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)