demagnetize

verb — 2 senses

demagnetize

verb

Etymology From de- + magnetize.

1

To make something nonmagnetic by removing its magnetic properties.

2

To erase the contents of a magnetic storage device.

Derived terms
demagnetizable, demagnetization, demagnetizer
Hyponyms
degauss, deperm

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