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Meaning of Demagnetize
The primary meaning of the word "Demagnetize" is to remove the magnetic properties of an object.
Definitions
- To remove the magnetic properties of an object, typically by applying a magnetic field in the opposite direction or by heating it above its Curie temperature.
- * To neutralize or counteract the magnetic field of an object.
Etymology of Demagnetize
The word "Demagnetize" originated in the mid-19th century from the prefix "de-" meaning "to remove" and "magnetize" which is derived from the noun "magnet" and the suffix "-ize" meaning "to make or cause to be".
The term has been used in scientific and technical contexts to describe the process of removing magnetic properties from objects, particularly in the fields of physics, engineering, and materials science.
Example Uses
- The technician carefully demagnetized the screwdriver to prevent it from interfering with the sensitive equipment.
- * The demagnetized strip on the credit card prevented it from being read by the magnetic stripe reader.
- * The company demagnetized the metal scraps before recycling them to prevent any potential magnetic interference.