demagnetize
verb
de·mag·ne·tize
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demagnetized;
demagnetizing;
demagnetizes
Definition of demagnetize
: to deprive of magnetic properties
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Other Words from demagnetize
demagnetization
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noun
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noun
demagnetizer
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noun
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noun
Examples of demagnetize in a Sentence
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The basic theory was that the flowing hot water demagnetized the minerals. — Chris Lee, Ars Technica, "Plugging in to a volcano: Geothermal power and the science that enables it," 11 Oct. 2017 The earth’s solid iron core is hot enough to demagnetize iron and its alloys. — Katie Nodjimbadem, Smithsonian, "How Does Earth’s Geomagnetic Field Work?," 29 June 2017 The earth’s solid iron core is hot enough to demagnetize iron and its alloys. — Katie Nodjimbadem, Smithsonian, "How Does Earth’s Geomagnetic Field Work?," 25 May 2017These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'demagnetize.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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