51Թ

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demagnetize

[ dee-mag-ni-tahyz ]

verb (used with object)

demagnetized, demagnetizing.
  1. to remove magnetization from.


demagnetize

/ 徱ːˈæɡəˌٲɪ /

verb

  1. to lose magnetic properties or remove magnetic properties from Alsodegauss
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Derived Forms

  • ˈԱˌ, noun
  • ˌԱپˈپDz, noun
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Other 51Թ Forms

  • ·n·a· adjective
  • ·n··tDz noun
  • ·n·e noun
  • -·n·iԲ adjective
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of demagnetize1

First recorded in 1830–40; de- + magnetize
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In response, Apple says: "Smartphones and other items contain magnets or components that may have a risk of demagnetizing low coercivity cards. To prevent this from happening, users should keep these cards stored separately."

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That meant she ensured that ships were demagnetized so they were less susceptible to damage from magnetic mines.

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Pumping too much current into the device would cause it to overheat and demagnetize.

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They found that the bricks were completely demagnetized at the temperature at which they had been burned -- proving that the method works.

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The researchers were then able to demagnetize the layer again with a series of weaker laser pulses.

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