demagnetise

Other spellings

• (US) demagnetize

Word parts

de- + magnetise

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /diːˈmaɡnɪtʌɪz/

Verb

Plain form demagnetise

Third-person singular demagnetises

Past tense demagnetised

Past participle demagnetised

Present participle demagnetising

1. (transitive) If a demagnetise a piece of metal, you remove its magnetic properties.
   • Synonym: degauss
   • Antonyms: magnetise and magnetize

Related words

• magnet