demagnetize

/diːˈmæɡnəˌtaɪz/ /diːˈmæɡnɪˌtaɪz/

Meanings

verb

To make something nonmagnetic by removing its magnetic properties.

Examples :

"I need to demagnetize the screwdriver so it stops picking up all the small screws. "

verb

To erase the contents of a magnetic storage device.

Examples :

"Before selling the old hard drive, the technician demagnetized it to erase any personal data. "

electronics technology device machine computing

Related Words

screwdriver noun

/ˈskruːˌdraɪvər/ /ˈskruːˌdraɪvɚ/

A hand or machine tool which engages with the head of a screw and allows torque to be applied to turn the screw, thus driving it in or loosening it.

"My dad used the screwdriver to tighten the loose screw on the picture frame. "

properties noun

/ˈpɹɒpətiz/ /ˈpɹɑpɚtiz/

Something that is owned.

"Important types of property include real property (land), personal property (other physical possessions), and intellectual property (rights over artistic creations, inventions, etc.)."

something noun

/ˈsamθɪŋ/ /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/

An object whose nature is yet to be defined.

"My friend told me there was something in the box, but I didn't know what it was yet. "

contents verb

/ˈkɒn.tɛnts/ /ˈkɑn.tɛnts/

To give contentment or satisfaction; to satisfy; to make happy.

"A good grade on the test contents the student, making them feel proud of their hard work. "

removing verb

/ɹɪˈmuːvɪŋ/

To move something from one place to another, especially to take away.

"He removed the marbles from the bag."

personal noun

/ˈpɜː.sən.əl/ /ˈpɜɹ.sən.əl/

An advertisement by which individuals attempt to meet others with similar interests.

"The online personal for finding a book club partner was very popular among students. "

nonmagnetic adjective

/ˌnɒn.mæɡˈnet.ɪk/ /ˌnɑːn.mæɡˈnet.ɪk/

Not magnetic; not affected by a magnet.

"The stainless steel pot is nonmagnetic, so it won't stick to the magnet on my refrigerator. "

demagnetized verb

/diˈmæɡnəˌtaɪzd/ /diˈmæɡnɪˌtaɪzd/

To make something nonmagnetic by removing its magnetic properties.

"The worker demagnetized the screwdriver so it wouldn't attract metal shavings while working on the sensitive computer equipment. "

technician noun

/tekˈnɪʃən/

A person who studies or practises technology.

"The computer technician fixed the broken printer in the school library. "

magnetic adjective

/mæɡˈnɛtɪk/

Of, relating to, operating by, or caused by magnetism.

"a magnetic recorder"

storage noun

/ˈstɔ.ɹɪd͡ʒ/

The act of storing goods; the state of being stored.

"The storage of winter clothes in the attic is a family tradition. "

picking verb

/ˈpɪkɪŋ/

To grasp and pull with the fingers or fingernails.

"She was picking lint off her sweater. "