demagnetise

English

Alternative forms

• demagnetize (US)

Etymology

From de- +‎ magnetise.

Verb

demagnetise (third-person singular simple present demagnetises, present participle demagnetising, simple past and past participle demagnetised)

1. (British spelling) To make something non-magnetic by removing its magnetic properties.

   Synonym: degauss

2. To erase the contents of a magnetic storage device.

Derived terms

• demagnetisation