demagnetise
English
[edit]Alternative forms
[edit]- demagnetize (US)
Etymology
[edit]Verb
[edit]demagnetise (third-person singular simple present demagnetises, present participle demagnetising, simple past and past participle demagnetised)
- (British spelling) To make something non-magnetic by removing its magnetic properties.
- Synonym: degauss
- To erase the contents of a magnetic storage device.