Demagnetize

[diː'mægnɪtaɪz] or [,di'mægnət,aɪz]

Definition

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

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

Typed by Jed--From WordNet

Definition

(v. t.) To deprive of magnetic properties. See Magnetize.

(v. t.) To free from mesmeric influence; to demesmerize.

Edited by Hilda