demagnetize
pronunciation
How to pronounce demagnetize in British English:
UK [ˌdi:'mægnɪtˌaɪz]
How to pronounce demagnetize in American English:
US [diˈmæɡnɪˌtaɪz]
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- Verb:
- erase (a magnetic storage device)
- make nonmagnetic; take away the magnetic properties (of)
Word Origin
- demagnetize (v.)
- 1839; see de- + magnetize. Related: Demagnetized; demagnetizing.
Example
- 1. Demagnetize then remagnetize in the desired direction .
- 2. I think they forgot to demagnetize it .
- 3. When you rent or buy a dvd the checkout clerk rubs it across a pad to demagnetize the metallic glass so it won 't trigger an alarm when you leave .