verb
- removing magnetic properties from an object; causing something to lose its magnetism
Usage: British spelling; American spelling is 'demagnetizing'; present participle or gerund form of 'demagnetise'
Examples
- The technician is demagnetising the old compass before recycling it.
- Demagnetising the metal parts prevents interference with sensitive equipment.
- Heat can assist in demagnetising ferromagnetic materials.
- The process of demagnetising requires careful handling of the equipment.
- They used an alternating current to begin demagnetising the steel rods.
- Demagnetising the screwdriver made it safer to use near electronics.