Unmagnetized: meaning, definitions and examples
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unmagnetized
[ ʌnˈmæɡ.nə.taɪzd ]
physics, magnetism
Unmagnetized refers to a state of a material that has not become magnetized or is not exhibiting magnetic properties. This can occur in various materials that are capable of being magnetized when exposed to a magnetic field, but which currently do not show any magnetic behavior.
Synonyms
neutral, non-magnetized
Examples of usage
- The iron was unmagnetized until it was exposed to a strong magnet.
- An unmagnetized material will not attract other magnetic objects.
- Before the experiment, the sample was verified to be unmagnetized.
Etymology
The term 'unmagnetized' is a combination of the prefix 'un-', indicating negation, and the word 'magnetize', which itself is derived from the Latin 'magnetis', meaning magnet. The concept of magnetization dates back to ancient civilizations, where certain stones, known as lodestones, exhibited magnetic properties and could attract iron. The understanding of magnetism evolved through the works of scientists in the 19th century, and the word 'magnetize' became widely used in the context of physics. The prefix 'un-' is used in the English language to denote the opposite of the root word, hence forming 'unmagnetized' to describe materials that do not possess any magnetic characteristics.