Demagnetize: meaning, definitions and examples
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demagnetize
[ diːˈmæɡnətaɪz ]
removing magnetism
To demagnetize means to remove the magnetic properties from an object, rendering it non-magnetic. This process can occur naturally over time or through specific treatments, often involving the application of heat or an alternating magnetic field.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The technician will demagnetize the hard drive to protect the data.
- After exposure to excessive heat, the metal began to demagnetize.
- They used a special tool to demagnetize the magnets before recycling.
- He noticed the compass began to demagnetize when close to the large speaker.
Translations
Translations of the word "demagnetize" in other languages:
🇵🇹 desmagnetizar
🇮🇳 डीमैग्नेटाइज करना
🇩🇪 entmagnetisieren
🇮🇩 demagnetisasi
🇺🇦 демагнітизувати
🇵🇱 demagnetyzować
🇯🇵 脱磁する
🇫🇷 démagnétiser
🇪🇸 desmagnetizar
🇹🇷 demanyetikleştirmek
🇰🇷 탈자성하다
🇸🇦 إزالة المغناطيسية
🇨🇿 demagnetizovat
🇸🇰 demagnetizovať
🇨🇳 去磁
🇸🇮 demagnetizirati
🇮🇸 afmagnetisera
🇰🇿 демагниттеу
🇬🇪 დემაგნიტიზაცია
🇦🇿 demaqnitləşdirmək
🇲🇽 desmagnetizar
Etymology
The term 'demagnetize' derives from two components: the prefix 'de-', which signifies removal or reversal, and 'magnetize', which comes from the Latin 'magnetis', meaning 'of the magnet', itself derived from the Greek 'magnēs lithos', meaning 'Magnesian stone'. The concept of demagnetization stems from the study of magnetism that gained prominence in the 19th century. The scientific understanding of how materials can be magnetized and subsequently demagnetized has evolved with advancements in physics and engineering, particularly in the fields of electromagnetism. As technology developed, especially in electronics and digital data storage, the need for demagnetization processes became critical to ensure data integrity and device functionality. Thus, the term demagnetization has found significant relevance in modern contexts, a reflection of its ongoing applicability in various scientific and practical applications.