demagnetize meaning

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demagnetize (verb): erase (a magnetic storage device).

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demagnetize has 2 meanings in this dictionary.

demagnetize as a verb

  1. erase (a magnetic storage device)

    Synonyms: demagnetise

    Type of: erase

  2. make nonmagnetic; take away the magnetic properties (of)
    • demagnetize the iron shavings
    • they degaussed the ship

    Synonyms: demagnetise, degauss

    Opposite: magnetize

    Type of: change

    Related forms: demagnetization

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