demagnetise
demagnetise · demagnetises · demagnetised · demagnetising
To make something non-magnetic by removing its magnetic propertiesTo make something non-magnetic by removing its magnetic properties.
Meaning
2 senses(UK)To make something non-magnetic by removing its magnetic properties.
make nonmagnetic; take away the magnetic properties (of)
To erase the contents of a magnetic storage device.
erase (a magnetic storage device)
Forms
demagnetises, demagnetising, demagnetised, demagnetised| Base form | demagnetise · to demagnetise |
|---|---|
| 3rd person singular | demagnetises |
| Present participle | demagnetising |
| Past simple | demagnetised |
| Past participle | demagnetised |
regular · Lesson
Synonyms
2 synonymsClose in meaning
- make nonmagnetic; take away the magnetic properties (of):demagnetizedegauss
- erase (a magnetic storage device):demagnetize
Antonyms
1 antonymsWord family
1 related wordsRelateddemagnetisation
Lessons for this word
3 lessons- A1Present simple — Because it is a verb
- A1Past simple, regular verbs — Because of its past form
- A2Present perfect: introduction — Because of its past participle