Definition of demagnetize Demagnetize

de•mag•net•ize

We found 7 definitions of demagnetize from 4 different sources.

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What does demagnetize mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Verb

demagnetizes, demagnetizing, demagnetized  

demagnetize - make nonmagnetic; take away the magnetic properties (of); "demagnetize the iron shavings"; "they degaussed the ship"
  demagnetise, degauss
  magnetise, magnetize make magnetic; "The strong magnet magnetized the iron shavings"
  modify, alter, change make less severe or harsh or extreme; "please modify this letter to make it more polite"; "he modified his views on same-gender marriage"
  natural philosophy, physics the science of matter and energy and their interactions; "his favorite subject was physics"
demagnetize - erase (a magnetic storage device)
  demagnetise
  delete, erase remove or make invisible; "Please delete my name from your list"
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Wiktionary Wiktionary dictionary logo

  • demagnetize (Verb)
    To make something nonmagnetic by removing its magnetic properties.
  • demagnetize (Verb)
    To erase the contents of a magnetic storage device.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • demagnetize (v. t.)
    To deprive of magnetic properties. See Magnetize.
  • demagnetize (v. t.)
    To free from mesmeric influence; to demesmerize.

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  • demagnetize, verb, present, 1st person singular of demagnetize (infinitive).
  • demagnetize, verb (infinitive).

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