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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"
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)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Demagnetize
Literary usage of Demagnetize
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. A Laboratory Manual of Alternating Currents by John Harold Morecroft (1912)
"With this condition the armature current will tend to demagnetize the alternator
field, making the input less than it should be. Average the two values of ..."
2. Transactions of the American Institute of Electrical Engineers by American Institute of Electrical Engineers (1890)
"The armature current acts always in such a way as to tend to demagnetize the iron
in the field magnet. Now we know when iron is highly magnetized, ..."
3. A Synopsis of lectures on medical science: Embracing the Principles of by Alva Curtis (1858)
"In the third variety, operate on benevolence, mirthfulness and hope, and demagnetize
destructiveness and melancholy. In the fourth variety, demagnetize ..."
4. Hands-On Science 20 Themes by Jo Ellen Moore, Evan-Moor Educational Publishers, Kay Ballantyne, Sarah Martin, Marilyn Evans, Ann Iosa (2003)
"Do you think you can "demagnetize" your magnet? Your nail? 2. Try some ideas. 3.
Were you able to demagnetize the magnet? How? 4. ..."
5. American Watchmaker and Jeweler: An Encyclopedia for the Horologist, Jeweler by George Henry Abbott Hazlitt (1898)
"See demagnetize* To demagnetize Watches. As watches only become magnetized by
being brought into too close contact with magnets, dynamos, and the like, ..."
6. Transactions by American Institute of Electrical Engineers (1890)
"The armature current acts always in such a way as to tend to demagnetize the iron
in the field magnet. Now we know when iron is highly magnetized, ..."
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