demagnetise

English

Alternative forms

demagnetize (US)

Etymology

Verb

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.

Derived terms

demagnetisation