Demagnetization

3 definitions found

From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]:

  demagnetization \demagnetization\ n.
     the act or process of removing magnetization.
     [WordNet 1.5]

From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]:



  Demagnetize \De*mag"net*ize\, v. t.
     1. To deprive of magnetic properties; to render nonmagnetic.
        See {Magnetize}.
        [1913 Webster]
  
              If the bar be rapidly magnetized and demagnetized.
                                                    --Am. Cyc.
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     2. To free from mesmeric influence; to demesmerize. [archaic]
        [1913 Webster +PJC] -- {De*mag`net*i*za"tion}, n. --
        {De*mag"net*i`zer}, n.
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From WordNet (r) 2.0 [wn]:

  demagnetization
       n : the process of removing magnetization [syn: {demagnetisation}]